Happy Passover: beautiful postcards and congratulations on the Jewish Easter

Passover is one of the most important holidays for Jews. It is celebrated in the spring in memory of the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. It is from him that the year begins in the Jewish calendar. The celebration serves not only as a symbol of liberation from centuries—old slavery, but also as an occasion for Jews all over the world to remember that they are all one people. In 2025, Passover will begin to be celebrated at sunset on April 12 and will end at sunset on April 19. The duration of this ancient holiday varies from country to country. For example, it lasts seven days in Israel, and eight days outside the country. The first and last days of the celebration are always weekends, the rest are considered "festive weekdays". Izvestia has prepared beautiful postcards and greetings for the holiday, which can be sent to loved ones.

Postcards and pictures with the Passover holiday in 2025

Regardless of the place of residence, the traditions of the holiday have remained unchanged for many centuries. Passover is celebrated annually by both religious and secular families.

According to a centuries-old custom, on the evening of the first day, the whole family gathers for dinner. During the seder, which is the name of the festive meal, those present sing religious hymns and recall the story of the Jewish exodus from Egypt.

The story of the salvation of the Jewish people is given in the Old Testament. The Scriptures say that Jews have long dreamed of being freed from slavery and finding a real home. Because Pharaoh did not do their will, God sent the Egyptians many plagues, known as the "ten plagues of Egypt."

The last of these included the death of the firstborn of all Egyptians. God's punishment has passed only Jewish families. Hence the name Pesach, which in Hebrew means "passed by" or "passed by."

All the dishes on the table on the holiday symbolize the suffering that the Jews went through. For example, maror, a traditional Passover dish made from herbs, means the severity of slavery. Haroset, a fruit and nut mixture that resembles the clay that Jews worked with in Egypt, is exhausting work. And matzah—unleavened bread—was the food that the Jews ate in the desert after the exodus.

However, Passover is still a joyful holiday associated with gaining freedom. On the last day, it is accompanied by singing and dancing. And at midnight, a ceremony of "dividing the waters of the sea" is held in synagogues. This is a reminder of how the prophet Moses parted the waters of the Red Sea and allowed the Jews, pursued by the Egyptian army, to pass to the other shore. The Egyptians themselves drowned.

Congratulations on the Passover holiday in prose in your own words

Traditionally, Jews congratulate each other on the holiday with the words: "Hag Pesach sameach!" ("Happy Passover!") and "Hag Pesach kosher ve sameach!" ("Happy and kosher Passover!").

Christians and representatives of other faiths living in Russia can also congratulate their fellow countrymen on the holiday. Here are examples of what you can wish for on Passover in Russian:

"I sincerely congratulate you on the bright holiday of Passover! May God keep in your hearts the feeling of freedom, faith in miracles and send grace into your life. May there always be abundance on your tables, and peace and love reign in the house."

"Happy Passover! On this great day, I wish you to always remember the origins of your people, keep faith, wisdom, and never again experience dark days. Well-being, prosperity and God's mercy!"

"Please accept my sincere congratulations on the Passover holiday! I would like to wish this spring to bring happiness, prosperity, and new opportunities, opening a better page in your life. I wish you to always follow your heart and be free in your choice. Have a happy holiday!"

The postcards were prepared by Izvestia using photos from Global Look Press and Getty Images.