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Passover is comprised of distinct traditions and rituals that occur during its Seder meal something you may not be aware of if it s your first time attending one. During Passover, Jewish people celebrate their ancestors liberating themselves from slavery in Egypt, explains Sharon Schweitzer, J.D., of Access to Culture. Whether you re a recent convert to the religion, celebrating your first Passover with your new in-laws, or sharing the experience with friends, prepare yourself with these key tips. Ask a few questions.
Some Seder details will vary by hostess, including the dress code, the start time, and the end time. Some end at 2 a.m., notes Schweitzer. It may vary by year depending on how much fun and laughter is occurring! If you re not sure what to expect, ask your host or hostess before you arrive.
Meals for a New Year
Published Jan. 1, 2021Updated Jan. 4, 2021
We made it! Happy New Year, and welcome to Five Weeknight Dishes. I’m hopeful we’ll have a year that is better than the last, though 2020 was not entirely without small pops of good news. (If you haven’t heard it yet, there is a wonderful episode of “The Daily” devoted to this subject.) For me, it was the arrival of my second child, whose first word (besides Mama), uttered in December, was “Hi!” It feels particularly sunny and gregarious after a year that was so dark and insular. We hear her yelling it all over the house. HI!