Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 21:08     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

Are you allowed to open wine?
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 21:04     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

Anonymous wrote:Do not do flowers unless you arrive plenty of time before sunset. If they’re orthodox, then they are not allowed to arrange flowers in water after candle lighting, which is before sundown. Kosher wine is a much better option IMO


At Seder or just on Shabbat?
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 10:21     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have never received a hostess gift at my seder.


Then you have crappy guests who lack class.


I like those guests. How many little towels or whatever does anyone want? We all need less stuff not more.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 10:00     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

I saw someone suggest nice dish towels in another forum.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 09:30     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

Do not do flowers unless you arrive plenty of time before sunset. If they’re orthodox, then they are not allowed to arrange flowers in water after candle lighting, which is before sundown. Kosher wine is a much better option IMO
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 09:18     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have never received a hostess gift at my seder.


Then you have crappy guests who lack class.


Or people who assumed that they were invited because you are good friends.


Even good friends get a hostess gift at first visit where I’m from.


NP- Yes, hosting is a LOT of work and a huge expense, and tbh lately it feels like nobody wants to do it. It feels really nice when guests acknowledge that effort with a little gift.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 08:23     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have never received a hostess gift at my seder.


Then you have crappy guests who lack class.


Or people who assumed that they were invited because you are good friends.


Even good friends get a hostess gift at first visit where I’m from.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 08:01     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have never received a hostess gift at my seder.


Then you have crappy guests who lack class.


Or people who assumed that they were invited because you are good friends.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 07:36     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

Thank you. I can do flowers for sure, maybe a supermarket orchid if WF has one.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 07:32     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

I think an orchid is a good idea. Definitely no food. Kosher for passover wine would be fine too.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 07:21     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

Anonymous wrote:I have never received a hostess gift at my seder.


Then you have crappy guests who lack class.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 07:20     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

What about an orchid? I grew up conservative and would never bring food into an orthodox home.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 07:09     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

I have never received a hostess gift at my seder.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 07:06     Subject: Re:Hostess gift for Seder tonight

Flowers.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2026 06:58     Subject: Hostess gift for Seder tonight

I am not Jewish, but I used to be married into a Conservative family and am accustomed to a less stringent set of of rules. DH and I were invited to a colleague’s Orthodox Seder. What can I bring as a hostess gift that is strict Kosher for Passover?