In ancient times, a young goat or lamb was required to be sacrificed so it could be eaten and its blood could be sprinkled on doorposts, a reference to one of the plagues of Egypt.
the intervening period until this holiday's end is called Chol HaMoed, with the entire process lasting seven to eight days. A special dinner on the first night of this holiday includes herbs called maror that are eaten to symbolically represent the bitterness of slavery. In ancient times, a young goat or lamb was required to be sacrificed so it could be eaten and its blood could be sprinkled on doorposts, a reference to one of the plagues of Egypt. For 10 points, name this holiday beginning on the 15th of Nisan that celebrates the story of Exodus by eating a seder and unleavened bread, or matzah.
the intervening period until this holiday's end is called Chol HaMoed, with the entire process lasting seven to eight days.
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