Passover has its roots in the ancient spring festivals of farmers and shepherds who celebrated the sacred season of rebirth.
The Haggadah, an anonymous book of history, religious and moral instruction and prayer tells the story of Passover and presents the Seder, or ritual order, for the celebration.
The Seder, which keeps alive in us the love of liberty, has a significance for all humankind. Freedom, which is one of our most precious gifts, must not be taken for granted. In every age it must be won anew. The Pharoah of the Exodus is symbolic of the tyrants of their day as well as the tyrants in every era of history.
Photo: Three Lilies—Marin County, 2008
1 comment:
Lovely photo, in sync with the important words about Passover and Freedom.
"Freedom, which is one of our most precious gifts, must not be taken for granted. In every age it must be won anew."
So true. Remember to vote.
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