(Newswire.net — February 2, 2023) — It might seem like some time away yet, but Passover will be here before you know it. This wonderful time of year is when we get to share quality time with our loved ones and celebrate our shared cultural and religious heritage.
However, if you have been tasked with the responsibility of hosting the Seder, Passover can become a stressful and anxious time of year. The Seder is a big event on the calendar, and offering to host it yourself is a big commitment. Your home will need to be looking its best for your guests arriving, with many people choosing to buy new silverware and sterling silver Judaica in time for the big day. We’ve put together a guide with some tips on updating your silverware for Passover. Read on to find out more.
A Seder Plate
Food is a big part of Passover, with the feast of the Seder marking the beginning of the holiday. Seder plates are the centerpiece of the Seder feast, used to display the traditional foods of this ancient tradition.
Seder plates are large and divided into sections to hold each particular kind of food. These foods include bitter herbs, green vegetables such as celery or parsley, a lamb shank bone, a roasted egg, a fruit and nut paste, and unleavened flatbread. If you are hosting the Seder this Passover, update your silverware and buy a new Seder plate to dazzle your guests and give them a feast they’ll never forget.
Kiddush Cups
Tradition requires that everyone present at the Seder drink four cups of wine. There are various explanations behind this tradition. Some say the four cups represent the four expressions promised by God in Exodus, while others say they represent the freedom of the Jewish people from four exiles. Regardless, the four cups of wine are an important part of the Seder, with ceremonial Kiddush cups used to drink them. Technically, any cup can be a Kiddush cup, but they are traditionally made from silver and beautifully designed. If you want to host a Seder that your family will remember forever, ensure you have some new Kiddush cups.
Use the Correct Table Layout
Updating your silverware for Passover is all well and good, but you need to know how to set and arrange the table correctly and in adherence with tradition and custom. Plates should be stacked in order of size, starting with the smallest, with a napkin placed to the left of the stack of plates. Dinner and dessert forks are placed on top of this napkin, with the dessert fork on the outside furthest away from the stack. To the left of the forks sits a bread plate and bread knife, with soup and dessert spoons placed to the right of the stack of plates. Water, wine glasses, and coffee mugs are placed directly above these spoons.
Conclusion
Use this guide to update your silverware for Passover and host an unforgettable Seder feast.