At Rosh Hashanah (translated from Hebrew to "head of the year"), Jews wish others to have a happy and sweet new year ("Shana Tovah U'metukah"). Customarily, dishes that are sweet (both entrées and desserts) are served at Rosh Hashanah, culinarily symbolizing the wish for a sweet New Year. Roast chicken with apples and almonds is one example of a sweet, savory entrée, while the ubiquitous brisket usually makes an appearance at the holiday table. Apples and honey are the traditional symbolic foods for Rosh Hashanah, so desserts that feature one or both of those ingredients are usually on the dessert tray. It is customary to eat apple slices dipped in honey on the holiday. Honey cake is another way of using food to bring sweetness to the beginning of the year. And don't forget to make a round challah for the Rosh Hashanah meal, which symbolizes the cyclical nature of time passing!