Rosh Hashanah Gifts & Rosh Hashanah Gift Baskets
At sundown on September 18, 2009, Jews will begin celebrating Rosh Hashanah one of their most important religious holidays. It remembers the creation of the world. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means the “head of the year.” It is also called the Feast of the Trumpets. The blowing of a ram’s horn, a shofar, proclaims Rosh Hashanah, and summons Jews to religious services. Apples dipped in honey is a Rosh Hashanah tradition. It symbolizes the hope for a “sweet year” ahead. Honey is spread on challah. Tzimmes, a mixture made from carrots, cinnamon, yams, prunes, and honey. A gift for Rosh Hashanah is a tradition in Israel and for the Jewish people worldwide. To celebrate the Jewish New Year. If you want to send a gift basket for Rosh Hashanah, have it deliver at least a day early. A good Rosh Hashanah gift basket includes apples and honey, those are traditional food for the Jewish New Year celebration.