Will you be observing Tu B’Shevat this weekend? For those who aren’t familiar with this minor holiday, Tu B’Shevat is the Jewish New Year for Trees (similar to Arbor Day). Like Passover, it is celebrated with a festive Seder but this meal focuses on fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and seeds. Widely known and observed in Israel, here in America it’s not as popular (but I think it should be!)

Here are some fun ideas to make it extra special:

• Design Megillah has some wonderful menu ideas.
• Aish has 4 free coloring pages.

• If you live in a warm climate, planting a tree together as a family can be a nice activity or give small gifts of gardening seeds that can be enjoyed later.
• Create a family “tree” and teach the kids about your heritage.
• Print pictures of nature scenes and create a banner.
• Chana’s Art Room has directions to make an adorable mini terrarium.

Do you have any tips to make Tu B’Shevat special?