The cross on a donkey’s back is the permanent reminder of their loyalty to Jesus. According to legend, the donkey who carried Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday also followed him to the crucifixion site. The donkey stood vigil for his king, and as a sign of loyalty, the shadow of the cross fell upon the donkey’s back where it would remain for every generation that followed. While it is a piece of Christian folklore and not a biblical or scientific account, all donkeys of dark color have the sig