What Is Passover? A Kid-Friendly Guide to This Special Holiday
What Is Passover? A Kid-Friendly Guide to This Special Holiday
At Hometown Nannies Plus, we love helping families honor the traditions that matter most to them. Springtime is full of special holidays — and Passover is one of the most meaningful celebrations in Jewish culture. Whether your family observes Passover every year or your nanny is helping children learn about it for the first time, here’s a warm and easy way to understand what it’s all about.
What Is Passover?
Passover (called Pesach in Hebrew) is an eight-day holiday that usually happens in March or April. It remembers the time a long, long time ago when the Jewish people were set free from slavery in Egypt.
The story comes from a part of the Bible called Exodus. A brave man named Moses led the Jewish people to freedom after a hard and painful time under a ruler called Pharaoh. During the night they escaped, they left in such a hurry that their bread didn’t even have time to rise — that’s why, during Passover, people eat matzah, a flat, crunchy bread.
What Is a Seder?
One of the most important parts of Passover is a special dinner called a Seder. Families and friends gather to eat traditional foods, tell the story of Passover, and ask big questions about freedom, kindness, and courage.
Here are a few things you might see at a Seder:
- Matzah – the unleavened bread
- Charoset – a sweet apple and nut mix
- Bitter herbs – to remember the hard times
- A special book called the Haggadah – which tells the story of Passover
- Songs and games – including finding the afikomen, a hidden piece of matzah!
How Can Kids Celebrate?
Even if you’re not Jewish, learning about Passover is a great way to understand other people’s traditions and make the world feel a little more connected. Nannies can help kids:
- Read children’s books about Passover
- Make a paper Seder plate with arts and crafts
- Try matzah pizza or other fun recipes
- Talk about freedom and fairness in age-appropriate ways
- Create a springtime kindness jar – write down one kind thing each day!
HTN Nannies Are Here to Support Every Family
We know that every family is unique — and so are their holidays and traditions. That’s why our nannies are trained to be respectful, adaptable, and inclusive, whether they’re helping set the table for a Seder or reading a story about Moses at bedtime.
Celebrating together makes childhood magical — and we’re honored to be part of your village.