passover supper
Definition
Noun: 1. The ceremonial dinner on the first night (or both nights) of Passover: In Judaism, this is the ritual meal that marks the beginning of the Passover festival. It is also commonly known as the Seder. The meal involves specific foods, prayers, and the retelling of the story of the Exodus from Egypt.
Examples of Usage
- The family gathered around the table for the Passover supper.
- Preparing the symbolic foods is an important part of the Passover supper tradition.
- During the Passover supper, the story of the Israelites' liberation is read from the Haggadah.
Advanced Usage
- The term Passover supper is often used interchangeably with Seder, though "Seder" (meaning "order") specifically refers to the ritual that accompanies the meal. The Passover supper is the ceremonial dinner itself.
Variants and Related Words
- Seder (noun): The ritual service and ceremonial dinner held on the first night or first two nights of Passover. This is the most common synonym for Passover supper.
- Passover (noun): The Jewish festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt, during which the Passover supper is held.
- Haggadah (noun): The text recited during the Seder (Passover supper) that tells the story of the Exodus.
Synonyms
- Seder
- Passover meal
- Paschal meal
Noun
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(Judaism) the ceremonial dinner on the first night (or both nights) of Passover
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