Passover

A Holiday Rich in Tradition

By Tamar Weiss

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The Seder plate itself lends a beautiful quality to the table. Some families use antique plates that have been in the family for centuries and choose to set the table in a complimentary way, perhaps with older, refined china. Rachel, a mother of four, enjoys setting the table with her grandmother's china that has been handed down. "It gives me the feeling that my family's traditions continue right along with the traditions of our ancestors," she says.

Becca recalls past Seder meals at her grandparents' house. "My grandmother had this huge selection of decorative wine cups," she says. "All the grandchildren got to pick a favorite for the four ceremonial cups of wine (in our case grape juice). Now that I host the Seder, I have re-instituted the same custom." Other families will opt for a more modern approach, perhaps using a Seder plate crafted by young children. They may even enjoy creating personal place cards, with Passover themes, for all participants.

However one chooses to celebrate Passover and the Seder night, it is an opportunity for families to come together, share thoughts and ideas, and enjoy the unity of family while celebrating the unbreakable bond of tradition.

Suggested Seder Meal

Appetizers:
Gefilte Fish and Horseradish Sauce
Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls

Main Course:
Roast Turkey with Apple Prune Stuffing
Asparagus and Mushroom Saut纯a>

Dessert:
Sponge Cake with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote

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