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Passover :Passover
Passover is a Jewish and Samaritan holy day. :Passover is a Jewish and Samaritan holy day.
Passover begins on 15th day (full moon) of the month of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar. :Passover begins on 15th day (full moon) of the month of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar.
Traditionally, Passover spans seven days :Traditionally, Passover spans seven days
A significant observance related to Passover involves the removal of chametz from homes. :A significant observance related to Passover involves the removal of chametz from homes.
Chametz is any leavened product made from wheat, rye, barley, oats, or spelt. :Chametz is any leavened product made from wheat, rye, barley, oats, or spelt.
This is a symbolic way of removing “puffiness” (arrogance and pride) from our souls. :This is a symbolic way of removing “puffiness” (arrogance and pride) from our souls.
The grain product eaten during Passover is called Matza. :The grain product eaten during Passover is called Matza.
Matza is unleavened bread devoid of puffiness... :Matza is unleavened bread devoid of puffiness...
…and is available in a variety of textures for cooking. :…and is available in a variety of textures for cooking.
Eating matza is considered a positive mitzvah (commandment). :Eating matza is considered a positive mitzvah (commandment).
Matza is part of the seder meal. :Matza is part of the seder meal.
The seder is a special dinner on the first night of Passover. :The seder is a special dinner on the first night of Passover.
Other than Matza, Seder includes Maror (bitter herbs). :Other than Matza, Seder includes Maror (bitter herbs).
Also four cups of wine are drunk. :Also four cups of wine are drunk.
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