It begins in March or April, on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan. The Passover recalls the exodus of the Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt. It also celebrates springtime, a time of renewal and rebirth. Passover lasts seven to eight days, depending on where you live and how religious you are. The emphasis is on the first two days.
Celebrations differ slightly depending on national and family customs.
In general, all Jewish families follow the pattern in the Haggadah. The Haggadah is a book or program for the Passover ceremony, which tells the history of the Passover through prayers, stories, and songs. The traditional Haggadah is at least 1,000 years old. There are more than 3,000 editions of the Haggadah to choose from. The changes and additions to the traditional Haggadah reflect the history of the times and people.