This Wednesday marks the first day of Passover — or Pesach — which is the annual Jewish festivity that celebrates the Israelites escape from slavery in ancient Egypt. The holiday will be observed for eight days, starting April 5 to April 13.
On the first and second nights of Passover, families and friends traditionally enjoy a ceremonial dinner called seder, which means "order." The meal itself is conducted in a specific order that retells the story of liberation from slavery to freedom. There's also plenty of songs, readings, rituals and, of course, spreads of good food.
