Preparation of the Meal

Place these items on the dining table:

1- Three small pieces of Lahmo (bread) on each person’s plate.

2- Cups – Place one cup of wine for each individual.

3- Wine – Place two bottles of wine on the table (Non-alcoholic wine for children).

4- Salt water – Set out three dishes filled with salt water.

5- Maurorae (bitter herbs) – Set out three dishes filled with horseradish or bitter herbs.

6- Napkins – Place one napkin near each plate.

7- One Large Candle - It represents Jesus Christ; the Light of the World. Place it on the table to the leader’s left.

8- Three Small Candles - They represent the Faith, Hope, and Love of the Maronites who were attacked during the difficult times. Place them on the table to the leader’s right.

9- Three Large Candles - They represent the Faith, Hope, and Love of the Maronites during the prosperous time of their history. Place them on the table.

10- Bell – Place a bell on the table in front of the leader.

 Place these items on a small table accessible to the woman who will assist the leader:

1- Feereh (fruit) – Prepare a large dish of a mixture of chopped apples, golden raisins, almonds, dried cherries, nuts, cinnamon… (you can add any other kind of fruit you can find in Lebanon).

2- Bible.

3- Roses – Place the roses surrounded by thorns in a basket.

4- Olive Branches – Place them in another basket.