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Jerusalem Easter Dinner Idea: A Night in Bethlehem Dinner

Step back in time and celebrate Christmas with a meal inspired by the foods Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds might have eaten on the night of Christ’s birth. Gather around the table with loved ones, reflect on the true meaning of the season, and enjoy this simple yet delicious feast. This Bethlehem-inspired dinner is a beautiful way to bring history and faith into your holiday traditions. Who’s ready to share a meal with the spirit of the first Christmas?

Ingredients

Step back in time and celebrate Christmas with a meal inspired by the foods Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds might have eaten on the night of Christ’s birth. Gather around the table with loved ones, reflect on the true meaning of the season, and enjoy this simple yet delicious feast. This Bethlehem-inspired dinner is a beautiful way to bring history and faith into your holiday traditions. Who’s ready to share a meal with the spirit of the first Christmas?

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F.
2️⃣ Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the chickpeas on it. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with za’atar. Toss to coat.
3️⃣ On another sheet (or the same one if space allows), place the falafel.
4️⃣ Bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy and warmed through.
5️⃣ While the food bakes, rinse the grapes, tear naan into pieces, slice honey sunflower seed bread, peel and slice carrots, cut cucumber, and separate the pomegranate seeds.
6️⃣ Spoon hummus and fig jam into small bowls for dipping.
7️⃣ Arrange all the foods beautifully on a wooden board or platter, adding cashews, dried apricots, and figs.
8️⃣ Serve with grape juice and enjoy!

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