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For practicing Jews, Passover is a time to remember their deliverance from captivity in ancient Egypt. It's one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar, and in the days before the first night's Seder, families make preparations such as cleaning the home of chametz and plan ning for a week of meaningful dietary restrictions. Here some facts about Passover that you wouldn't have learned from a yearly viewing of The Ten Commandments .

 Matzo, which is made from wheat, is one of the most important parts of a Passover meal.

 Some of the best matzo flour is made in Arizona.

 Pets also get special food during Passover.

 There are six symbolic Passover foods: Beitzah, Haroset, Karpas, Maror and Zeroa

 Some major companies produce special kosher - for - Passover food and beverages.

 Firstborn sons need to fast for Passover.