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Biblical Feasts: A Sukkot Menu & Activitities

Published on October 3, 2025October 8, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog2 Comments

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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Biblical Feasts: Celebrating Sukkot as a Christian

Here is the menu that we have come up with:

1st Day

Breakfast

Make Ahead Breakfast Quiche, Toast w/Jelly

Lunch

Cold Plate 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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Biblical Feasts: Celebrating Sukkot as a Christian

Published on October 2, 2025October 8, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog3 Comments

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

I have read some theories that Thanksgiving may have actually been based on the Sukkot Celebrations… it lasted three days while Sukkot lasts for seven, so there may be some truth to this. They both occur around harvest time, and Thanksgiving was a harvest celebration when it first started. The Pilgrims were well versed in the Bible and Hebrew, so they may have adopted this celebration as a time to remember all they had been through.

Why celebrate Sukkot?

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.

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5th Saturday Weenie Roast: A Memorable Family Tradition

Published on October 1, 2025October 5, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog2 Comments

Some of our favorite memories from North Carolina were from the 5th Saturday Weenie Roasts that our church would have. It was so much fun to gather ’round an open fire and roast hot dogs (and marshmallows). The kids all played until they couldn’t play anymore, and everyone feasted on the potluck dishes that were brought. It was definitely a time of fellowship that we will cherish forever in our hearts.

We haven’t found anything similar to that here, but I was determined to keep that tradition alive so we would have our own version of 5th Saturdays at home. Sometimes friends and family will join in, but sometimes it is just us, and that’s ok.

An added benefit is that you and your kiddos will get comfortable cooking on an open fire, and that could come in handy during an emergency or power outage!

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10 Delicious Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall

Published on September 27, 2025September 16, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog2 Comments

Did you know that pumpkins are actually fruits? Well, we like them either way but here are some of our favorite recipes!

Here are our Favorite Pumpkin Recipes:

Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls
Pumpkin Honey Pancakes
Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin Muffins
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Pie
Crockpot Pumpkin Butter
Sourdough Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Butternut Squash Medley – ok, not pumpkin but this is so GOOD!

What is your favorite Fall recipe? Let me know and include a link in the comments below!

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Easy Cinnamon Roll Recipes for Every Occasion

Published on September 26, 2025September 23, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

Did you know that October 4th is Cinnamon Roll Day? Well, they are pretty good, so I can see why they have their own day, but we don’t need a special day to eat them around here. We do have them requested pretty often for special days though as my older kids don’t get to have them as often as the ones who still live at home.