Akitu Display

Fire/Flame:Lite a fire/candle to symbolize the lengthening of days. The candle shall be kept alight until dawn.

Fruit:Display seven types of fruits (such as apples, oranges, pear, figs, grapes, dates, and pomegranates).

Oil, and Honey: Were served at ancient Assyrian kings palace banquets; these items could be added to Akitu table display.

Water Bowl and Flowers:Place frozen flowers in a bowl and let them melt; when the flowers are released from their icy enclosure, it could symbolizing the change of the seasons.

The Holy Bible:To recognize and honor the religion of modern day Assyrians, and to show continuity as a living culture, start with a Holy Bible on the table.

Nisan’s Beard:Gather herbs and tie them in a red handkerchief into a bundle; call it diqna d-Nisan or Nisan’s Beard. Either hang the bundle upside down from the front door or display it on Akitu table.

Eggs:Dye 7 eggs red and display them on the table.

Wine: Were served at ancient Assyrian kings palace banquets; these items could be added to Akitu table display.

Nuts and Seeds:Display seven types of seeds and nuts (such as pistachios, cashews, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and chickpeas).