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Seder: The Day Of
As I write this, it is 0700 in the morning, the sun has just begun to shine through the sea of grey that surrounds the Farm and in just a little while, eleven hours to be exact, fourteen people (including myself) will be here to participate and engage in this year’s Seder. And oh, how much has to be done between now and then! The Baklava has been made. The wine brought up. The tablecloths are currently in the washing machine. So, in reality I am in very good shape. But that’s not how I feel. I feel like there is so much to be done. True, I do need…
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A Christian Seder–the day of preparation
Today is the day of preparation. It is the day the linens are washed and ironed. The “good” dishes are pulled out of storage and given a good look-over. Are there chips? Cracks? Are there enough? Once that good work is done, it’s on to the rest. And by the rest I mean the cooking and the cleaning. Thankfully, my mother is here to do the cleaning part for me, freeing me up to do what I do best. And today that is making the Baklava, which is the dessert I always serve after the Seder. There is something wonderful about a routine. A tradition. I’ve learned that. That a…
