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The first or second night of Passover is the Seder when families get together to begin their observance including the Seder plate. The Seder plate remains on the table throughout the Passover meal. It serves as a sort of symbolic centerpiece, and is filled with six ingredients or items that serve as metaphors representing various aspects of the Passover story which is what the Seder is really all about, says Rebekah Lowin, founder of Jewish-focused lifestyle blog RebekahLowin.com. Most families stick to the same six ritual items that have been used for centuries and generations, but some newer traditions have emerged over the past few decades, like the inclusion of an orange to symbolize solidarity with women and LGBTQ communities.