If you’re Jewish, and celebrate it, mind telling me what Pesach means to you?

[gamer.tv]

We’re learning about Jewish festivals at school and just planning a few lessons on Exodus and Passover and it would be nice to include some real life impressions - what you do, what you eat, where you celebrate - that would be magic. 

[Biggie]

I'm Catholic 

[Mr.Vic20]

Passover has two "Seders" or meals, one at the start and one at the end. They are elaborate and long meals that recount the mythological history of the Israelites times in Egypt as well as the adventures after their escape and subsequent sojourn through the wilderness. Charoset is an interesting mixture of dates, nuts, and wine that is served at the meal. Lamb is also a traditional dish of the meal. Then there is the reading of the questions from the youngest, which is basically a "why are we more special than anyone else" lead in. You may even know this like "Why is this night different from all other nights" and many other questions like this. Traditionally you also leave an empty seat for Elijah the prophet. Its magical and weird. Of course I was raised in a jewish cult so maybe some of the traditions are a bit different but that's the jist of it. @Jason , come rep for your people! 

 

Oh right, almost for got the hide the Motzah or "Affikomen", first kid to find it get a prize. Exciting times! Usually happens after the seder sit down is done. 

 

The seder plate explained:

 

 

What does it all mean? Its a way for the Israeli people to celebrate their history(?) and to recount the "passing over" of god's death upon all the first born of Egypt, and how the Israelites were spared God's wraith. which is nice I guess?