Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Explore unique global Passover traditions, from oranges on Seder plates to the Moroccan Mimouna celebration. One of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays, Passover commemorates the Jewish peoples’ exodus from slavery in ancient Egypt. The holiday’s hallmark is the Passover Seder, a ritual meal that involves telling the Passover story with symbolic foods. While many Passover traditions are fairly ubiquitous around the world—including the Seder and the custom of eating unleavened bread, or matzo—some dishes and rituals are particularly unique. In the U.S., for example, some families use Passover props and games to help tell the holiday story. Here are a few other interesting Passover traditions from across the globe.