This includes vegetables like Potatoes, Onions and Garlic. It is very important to be sensitive to the religious practices of the participant. In fact, it indirectly creates awareness of some aspects of the participants religion in the host, host family and organization. Most importantly, proper preparation eliminates any unnecessary surprises. The participant may stay over with the host family the night before the day so that participation could truly start bright and early.
Many religions have religious activity the moment one opens their eyes waking up from sleep.
The host family carefully and delicately explains any activities, with a demonstration, so that it is very clear to the participant. As many people following a given religion may not know the foundations, history or reasoning behind many practices, it is wise to make a note of what cant be explained immediately, because of lack of hosts understanding. The host can do needed research later and bring the information back to the participant on a later date. Please note that this also helps the host and the members of the host family to learn many things taken for granted. The participant with an unbiased look at the hosts religion may help for healthy clarifications.