If you’ve been around here for a bit, then you probably know that we have been on a journey to learn more about the Biblical Feasts. Well, Sukkot/The Feast of the Tabernacles is almost upon us, and I decided that being prepared makes it more likely that I can follow through with the intentions of celebrating this year. Definitely ask for help from your family if this time seems overwhelming, as Sukkot embodies the theme of unity, and we all need to come together as one to make this a special time of the year.
We will be trying to incorporate some of the garden harvest into our menus during this time, as this is a type of ‘Harvest Festival’ and we plan to eat by candlelight whenever possible. Please note that I am not an expert, and most of these ideas are just ideas that I have, and I can not say that they are traditional or ‘allowed’ for a traditional Jewish celebration.
The Challah bread is usually round by tradition. Wine is normally served with meals as well, although we will probably opt for sparkling wine, apple cider, or juice.
You can change whatever recipes you need to make this work for you… you can even buy premade foods and make this work. The idea is to celebrate your BLESSINGS and show THANKFULNESS to GOD.
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Here is the menu that we have come up with:
1st Day
Breakfast
Make Ahead Breakfast Quiche, Toast w/Jelly
Lunch
Dinner
Baked Salmon or Mississippi Pot Roast w/rice – We’ve been making this with smoked lamb and it is so good!
Lentils, Rice, Salad, Seasonal Veggies w/Dip
Stuffed Mushrooms w/Dipping Sauce – can be prepared ahead and heated before serving
Challah or Sourdough w/honey butter
Dessert
Apple Pies, ice cream
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, Hot Cocoa, or Coffee – I might even set up a Hot Cocoa Bar for everyone
Notes:
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
You should already have your Sukkah or outdoor living space prepared. We will be using our back porch area. Set the table with some pretty festive fall decor, if applicable. Add candles too!
Say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
Read Scripture and/or say a prayer of Thankfulness after the meal.
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2nd Day
Breakfast
French Toast w/Blueberry Syrup, yogurt –Use leftover Challah for the French Toast!
Lunch
Dinner
Salad, Seasonal Veggies w/Dip
Challah or Sourdough w/honey butter
Dessert
Apple Crisp or Lemon Cake Bars
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, Hot Cocoa, or Coffee
Notes:
Go to a Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, or go apple picking!
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
Read Scripture and/or say a prayer of Thankfulness after the meal.
3rd Day
Breakfast
Muffins or Bagels, cream cheese
Lunch
Quesadillas, veggies and fruit
Dinner
Mom’s Oven Stew or other Soup
Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes
Challah or Sourdough w/honey butter
Dessert
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, Hot Cocoa, or Coffee
Notes:
Have a potluck or Soup day.
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
Read Scripture and/or say a prayer of Thankfulness after the meal.
4th Day
Breakfast
Pumpkin Pancakes, Fruit
Lunch
Dinner
Salmon Cakes, Asparagus, Smushed Taters
Challah or Sourdough w/honey butter
Dessert
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, Hot Cocoa, or Coffee
Notes:
Go on a Sukkot Scavenger Hunt.
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
Read Scripture and/or say a prayer of Thankfulness after the meal.
5th Day
Breakfast
Stuffed Omelets, Toast w/butter, Fruit
Lunch
Dinner
Stuffed Acorn Squash, Fried Green Beans
Challah or Sourdough w/honey butter
Dessert
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, Hot Cocoa, or Coffee
Notes:
Go on a Nature Walk and take pictures!
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
Read Scripture and/or say a prayer of Thankfulness after the meal.
6th Day
Breakfast
Everyone’s Favorite Cinnamon Rolls, eggs, bacon, fruit
Lunch
Dinner
Hot dogs roasted over fire w/ all the fixin’s
Potato Salad or Chips, Baked Beans
Challah or Sourdough w/honey butter
Dessert
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, Hot Cocoa, or Coffee
Notes:
Have a Star Gazing Party and a Weenie Roast!
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
Read Scripture and/or say a prayer of Thankfulness after the meal.
7th Day
Breakfast
Waffles or Pancake Board, with Blackberry Syrup and lots of different toppings!
Lunch
Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner in a Crockpot
Butternut Squash Medley, Mama’s Green Bean Casserole
Challah or Sourdough w/honey butter
Dessert
Blueberry Yum-Yum or other Dessert
SNACKS:
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, Hot Cocoa, or Coffee
Notes:
Prepare an extra special meal or dessert, as this is the last day of the FEAST.
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
Beforehand, you can research about the Water Libation ceremony and decide if this is something you’d like to do. After dinner, you may choose to have a child draw a pitcher of water and pour it on the ground while everyone watches.
Read:
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2-3)
Read Scripture and/or say a prayer of Thankfulness after the meal. Try starting the prayer by thanking God for his blessings, and go around the table and ask everyone to say one thing they are thankful for.
Don’t forget to thank God for HIS Living Water of Life that HE has given us through JESUS!
8th Day/Simchat Torah
Breakfast
Breakfast Burritos – (Eggs, Bacon, Veggies), Fruit
Lunch
Dinner
Chicken and Dumplings or Soup or Stew
Corn, Stuffed Cabbage, Fried Cabbage, or Creamy Cabbage, Beets
Salad, Seasonal Veggies w/Dip
Challah or Sourdough w/honey butter
Dessert
Angel Food Cake w/Fresh Fruit, Baklava, or Fluden
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, Hot Cocoa, or Coffee
Notes:
From my research, it seems that this day has a lot of fun and singing, so you may choose to sing some Christmas Carols not related to Winter?
Have a White Elephant Gift Exchange!
Say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
Read Scripture and/or say a prayer of Thankfulness after the meal.
You may also choose to have a prayer shawl blessing over the children too. You can use a white sheet or tablecloth in place of a prayer shawl.
I am printing this out as one-sided documents so that I can add in notes on the front/back of the pages, as needed. I will probably file the daily notes with the daily menu plans as well and keep this for future reference in my Holiday Planner.
I hope this inspires you to celebrate this Biblical Feast… remember these are just ideas and you can change things to work for you. Are there any suggestions you would make? If so, please let us know in the comments.
God Bless!
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