seder - n. a Jewish religious service and dinner that is held on the first or first and second evenings of the Passover

matzoh - n. a dry, thin bread eaten especially by Jewish people at Passover

bitter – adj. having a strong and often unpleasant flavor that is the opposite of sweet

bless – v. to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer

basket - n. a container usually made by weaving together long thin pieces of material

bloom - v. to produce flowers

haft seen - n. specially prepared holiday table that includes at least seven basic items, each beginning with the letter s (seen in Persian)