Today is...

Passover

Passover begins tonight! Passover is an eight-day Jewish festival that celebrates the emancipation of the Israelites. Jewish families usually celebrate Passover on the first two nights of the holiday. They hold seders to retell the story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and to enjoy a festive meal eaten in remembrance of their ancestors' hardships. During the meal, the youngest child asks the adults four questions about the significance of the Passover symbols.

Traditional Passover food is kosher and does not include any “chametz.” Chametz are leavened foods made with wheat, barley, or rye. When the Israelites fled Egypt, they could not wait for their bread to rise. Modern-day Jewish families eat unleavened matzo bread during Passover to honor this part of their history.

To celebrate Passover, enjoy a delicious meal in the company of friends and family, or send a free Passover eCard. Happy Passover!

Today is also National Tartan Day & National Caramel Popcorn Day

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month & National Grilled Cheese Month

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History for April 6  1789 - The first U.S. Congress began regular sessions at the Federal Hall in New York City. 1830 - Joseph Smith and five others organize Mormon Church in Seneca, NY. 1896 - The first modern Olympic Games began in Athens, Greece. 1927 - William P. MacCracken, Jr. earned license number ‘1’ when the Department of Commerce issued the first aviator’s license. 1956 - Capitol Tower, the home of Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA, was dedicated. It was the first circular office tower designed in America. It is 13 stories tall and 92 feet in diameter. 1987 - Sugar Ray Leonard took the middleweight title from Marvin Hagler. 1997 - Mario Lemieux (Pittsburgh Penguins) announced that he would retire from the National Hockey League (NHL) following the playoffs of the current season. 1998 - The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 9,000 points for the first time. _________________________________________________________ "Happiness, pure happiness is a virtue in itself." --Benedictus Spinoza