Shavuot marks the day when Moses received the Torah on Mount Sinai. It is also a nature holiday celebrating the time when farmers brought the first fruits of their harvest to the holy Temple in Jerusalem. Shavuot falls at the time of year when cream and milk are traditionally the richest. It is traditionally a milk holiday rich with creamy delights like blintzes, ice cream and sour cream cakes.
A wonderful activity to do with young children is to make your own butter. All you need is 1/2 cup heavy cream and a jar with a secure cap. Pour the cream into the jar, secure the cap and shake until the cream separates into butter and whey (the liquid). Then our off the whey. You can spread this on bagels or crackers or make your own colorful labels to put on the jar and share with family and friends.
Plan a Shavuot brunch with bagels and homemade assorted cream cheeses. You can make your own strawbwerry cream cheese, veggie cream cheese and even honey cream cheese. Or, create a unique table scape of a mound of cream cheese shaped like Mount Sinai. You can make a small figurine of Moses on top out of baby carrots, peas, etc. using tooth picks. Get creative. Shavuot is a great holiday to celebrate as a family.
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