in a context of the Passover ritual and should be interpreted accordingly. The liturgy of the Passover began with the presiding person pronouncing a blessing (the kiddush) over the first cup of wine, which at the Passover meal was always red. This then was drunk by him and the others present, and was followed by bitter herbs dipped into haroseth, a fruit sauce, and eaten. Next came the explanation of the feast when the food for the main meal was brought in. The son first asked his father why this