"The vegetarian meal is in recognition of the fact that on that night, they saved His life. We say a prayer, and give thanks that Christ has been born- the eldest member of the family says that part. Christ has been born- he offers bread dipped in honey to his family member, they answer Let us praise him and accept the morsel. And the animals, for doing what they did, may on that day choose to speak the tongue of men, come into the household, and sit at the table in our stead, eat the food we have prepared."