Please note that I am NOT an expert on the BIBLE or on any of the BIBLICAL FEASTS, but I know others are feeling led to celebrate the FEASTS as we are, so I am just sharing what we have been learning. This post, like many of my posts, is a helpful reminder for myself and a place to put links that I might otherwise forget about.
Who should celebrate the Seven Biblical Feasts?
Well, that is a debate among many, and I have been doing TONS of research. During that research, I read somewhere that we are not commanded to celebrate them, but we are invited to celebrate them as Jesus did. How would you feel if you had invited someone to celebrate with you and they didn’t show up?
First and foremost, I would say that you need to pray and see if GOD is leading you to celebrate… you should pray about any big changes in direction before heading down a path that life may be leading you down.
Holy Days vs. Holidays
Why celebrate the Feast of the Trumpets?
Secondly, you should do your own research about Sukkot. Find out the who, the what, the when, the where. the why, and the how… all of it! Then you can decide if and how you want to celebrate it. You can start by reading through Leviticus 23.
As I mentioned before, we have already been invited, so I definitely want to celebrate… it would be rude to keep ignoring the invite, and if we don’t go, then HE might invite someone else in our place! This is an exciting time, and I want to show GOD how thankful we are for ALL that HE has blessed us with.
I also LOVE the idea of celebrating the birthday of the WORLD! I can’t wait for God to make the world new again!
WHY NOT CELEBRATE?
I can’t think of any reason not to celebrate.
How?
Well, first, you might want to get a Shofar to blow for your celebration. You may also want to take turns trying to learn to blow the horn before the big day because it can be a little tricky.
This is a celebration of a new year in a spiritual sense, so celebrate like you would for the New Year!
One interesting tradition is to go to a body of water and collect a pocket full of pebbles. Use these pebbles to symbolize worries or sins that you need to let go of and toss them into the water… try skipping them for a little extra fun.
This is also a time for personal reflection and a time to make amends to those you may have offended.
Decorations?
I think a pretty tablecloth, candles, and homemade crafts would work just fine! I would probably get out the Fall decor and put it up for the Day of the Trumpets and leave it up for the next couple of Feasts.
One thing I suggest is that you print out or write your plans and ideas…
Free Party Planning Printables!
It’s ok to start with simple plans or ideas… they often lead to the best memories. You can keep things simple, or maybe you will feel led to do more in the upcoming years… be sure to pray about it!
An Invitation to the Fall Feasts
Autumn Anticipation – Fresh Perspective on the Fall Feasts
Six Things You Can Do To Get Ready for the Fall Feasts
The Beginner’s Guide to the Feast of Trumpets
Celebrate: Yom Teruah
Music & Moonlight Yom Teruah Celebration
Feast of Trumpets Scripture Reading List
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You can do all kinds of crafts like:
Noisemaker Craft for the Feast of Trumpets
More ideas can be found here:
Buy Celebrating Biblical Feasts ** –This book has a reading plan, decorating ideas, menus, and so much more!
Holy Days – I LOVE this site!
Easy Fall Biblical Holiday Crafts for Kids (Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles)
What foods should we eat?
Well, it is a sort of birthday party for the world, so a birthday cake isn’t out of the question. The Hebrew word for carrot also means increase, so a lot of carrots are consumed. Bread is also shaped into round loaves, and extra dough can be used to make decorations like ladders and doves on the bread.
Biblical Feasts: Feast of the Trumpets Menu & Activities
Brunch or Breakfast Foods – lots of useful information and printables!
25+ Recipes for a Memorable Rosh Hashanah Meal
When do we celebrate?
This is a Fall Feast, and I depend on Jewish Calendars to tell me when it happens.
I hope this helps inspire you on your journey, as others have inspired me on mine. Will/do you celebrate the Biblical Feasts? If so, what are your favorite traditions or memories?
DON’T FORGET TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! Click below for FREE printable invitations:
Biblical Feasts: An Invitation to Attend
God Bless!
You can read more about our Biblical Feast Journey HERE:
Transform Your Celebrations: Biblical vs. Traditional
Embracing New Family Traditions in Homeschooling
Here are some other posts that you might find helpful for planning your Biblical Feast celebrations:
Check out our Biblical Feasts Pinterest Board for More Ideas!
Free Party Planning Printables!
Perpetual Menus – with meal plan suggestions for various Holy Days and holidays
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