Lynn, Papyrus makes some lovely Passover cards.

Have you contacted any of the temples in ABQ to see if they have a gift shop?

Sue

There are Passover cards, but please understand that Passover does not equal Easter as Chanukah does not equal Christmas. (I have never sent or received a Passover card. ). That said, I am sure it would be graciously received. Edited to add I would be astonished if the temple gift shop had Passover cards.

Hallmark has several shown on their website, it would seem to me a shop with large assortment of cards should have at least a few. We no longer have a Hallmark shop here, but store locator shows them in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Thank you all for the info. Jojo, that's kind of the way my DIL and her family are, so thank you. I don't want to come off to her, or to you all here, as some over-eager cheerleader of "everything". My intent is only to be respectful and supportive of her, her religion and her beliefs. The poor girl married into us, a very Catholic family with priests and nuns on my side; Baptist on DH's, whose brother is the Baptist minister who married us. Obviously, we are all VERY welcoming and accepting people, but I know it had to be extremely daunting for her. Sending cards and gifts, when it's appropriate is important for me.

The bigger Hallmark card shops usually have a small selection.

You could send a simple card, or flowers with a card, wishing them a blessed Passover. Oh, dear, are flowers acceptable for a Seder table?

(LOL) I have no idea, Bpathome, I'm still in the learning stage myself!

I actually think that a small bouquet for the Seder would be perfect. My husband's family is Jewish and most years we celebrate the Seder but it just does not strike me as a card type of holiday but flowers on the table for a celebration that relies heavily on food, that seems perfect.

Great idea, Tish, thank you!

Passover is a festival-it's meant to celebrate freedom and flowers, particularly vibrant colors, are an excellent choice! Traditional Seder flowers are spring varieties-lilies, violets, carnations and irises.

Lynn, Papyrus is where I buy all of my special cards. Have you ever ordered from them before? Worth the extra penny. It takes about a week to receive the cards, so order early if you order from them.

I need to get the grand's cards ordered today, thanks for the reminder.

Carry on. :)

Flowers are always a perfect gift. Nannygoat, your list of flowers reminded me how we always brought my grandmother irises. They were her favorite flower.

Thanks for the heads-up on Papyrus, Oakley. I'd heard of them, but didn't realize they were an online business.

Nany: thank you for that advice! I'm going send her/them a bright, Spring flower bouquet.

Other traditional Passover gifts are fancy dried fruits and gummi/jelly candies, particularly the ones that look like sugared fruit slices. Also macaroons. I'd rather get flowers any day, but I also remember the yearly box of treats arriving at our house from relatives out East.

Thanks, IPM! You all are a fountain of great information! This will be the perfect gift once DS &DIL have kids. I will be a very popular grandma!

You could always make a tin of this Passover tree and send it to them. Easy to make and yummy.

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/04/passover-matzoh-crack-bark-recipe.html

Passover isn't really a holiday during which cards are exchanged. However, receiving a card or a small gift of food or flowers would always be lovely and appreciated!

As for the Seder table, if they are traditionalists, the only items on the Seder table (before the meal) are the Seder plate, salt water, 3 matzohs (covered), the cup of wine for Elijah, and wine for each of the participants. No flowers.

Lynn, you are a thoughtful MIL! Any acknowledgment would be welcomed and there's so options, especially as she is not observant. Cards and flowers are most appropriate--you could even send an electronic one. My mother loved flowers and they were an inherent part of our Seder. Here's an interesting link: http://www.happypassover.net/passover-flowers.html

I am a Christian but have close people who are Jewish and practice in varied degrees. I would imagine anything you do would be very appreciated. My Jewish boss when my father died had a long talk with me, and our traditions were much different but the fact that he would come there, as I have gone to Shivas meant the world to me. I work in an occupation that deals with death. I would imagine your DIL would be very honored that you would think of her. You are a wonderful MIL!!!

I am also a Catholic/Jewish hybrid. I would send a treat like chocolate covered jelly candy and write a handwritten note in a pretty springy stationery wishing a happy holiday.

Thank you all for the great ideas. I've sent a bouquet of brightly colored Spring flowers. Am keeping all your other suggestions for future occasions.

There's a funny Hallmark e card with boogie dancing food items which are forbidden during Passover. I think it opens with a challah with legs and arms. I cannot get into hallmarkecard.com where I think it originated.

Is this it, westsider?

https://www.hallmarkecards.com/?pid=41815ebing_US_HallmarkEcardGeneric&utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=41815ebing_US_HallmarkEcardGeneric&utm_medium=cpc

(note for those who care about these things--this site puts a boatload of tracking cookies on your computer, as do most ecards and ecard sites)

Too funny . . . I love them!

Yes, WB, thanks. It's the one called,"you can't touch this"