"Family-Friendly" Passover - What Do You Do ?
So sorry. It has been very hectic from where we sit. Thinsg large and small. But suddenly we find Passover again looming. That means we are excited and filled with dread simultaneously.
Excited: It's a Spring. Passover is such an imprtant rite of Spring - loaded with hope and memory. We sit not only with our present family in solidarity with those who left Egypt. We also find ourselves thinking of loved ones once next to us at a Seder table who are no longer here. Yes, it leaves us a bit sentimental and longing for them. But we are excited about the chance to share and pass on these traditions and rites to a new generation.
The dread: Ther is so much to do and so little time, and seemingly so little help. And once we get around to doing it all, will we do it "right" ?
Anyway, all of this leaves me reaching back to a past entry:
We posed this question last year (and the year before). Not getting any responses that leaves us free to try again this year:Is there anything you do to make the Seder or the Holiday "Family Friendly" ?
We would like to know; we are opening the subject up for discussion.Do you tell stories, play games, serve special foods ? Are there any family traditions ? Is your seder a regular seder,"full length" or abridged version ? Does it work best for adults, kids,everyone or no one ?
We hope you can take the time to share your thoughts and experiences with the rest of us. As I parent, I am always looking for some insight to help me do things better.
In advance, thanks for any suggestions you might provide.Hoping all our seders are insightful, entertaining and meaningful, a Happy Passover to all.
Excited: It's a Spring. Passover is such an imprtant rite of Spring - loaded with hope and memory. We sit not only with our present family in solidarity with those who left Egypt. We also find ourselves thinking of loved ones once next to us at a Seder table who are no longer here. Yes, it leaves us a bit sentimental and longing for them. But we are excited about the chance to share and pass on these traditions and rites to a new generation.
The dread: Ther is so much to do and so little time, and seemingly so little help. And once we get around to doing it all, will we do it "right" ?
Anyway, all of this leaves me reaching back to a past entry:
We posed this question last year (and the year before). Not getting any responses that leaves us free to try again this year:Is there anything you do to make the Seder or the Holiday "Family Friendly" ?
We would like to know; we are opening the subject up for discussion.Do you tell stories, play games, serve special foods ? Are there any family traditions ? Is your seder a regular seder,"full length" or abridged version ? Does it work best for adults, kids,everyone or no one ?
We hope you can take the time to share your thoughts and experiences with the rest of us. As I parent, I am always looking for some insight to help me do things better.
In advance, thanks for any suggestions you might provide.Hoping all our seders are insightful, entertaining and meaningful, a Happy Passover to all.
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