“Look to your roots to discover a treasure.”
–yours truly
Just the other day I was making an inventory of my china cabinet as I was looking for some Christmas ornaments. I was surprised to glean over this rose-colored crystal plate with a dome. It held cheese and butter on it for special dinners, handed down to me from my grandmother’s trousseaux. As I pulled up the dome and cleansed it with warm sudsy water, I noticed the Star of David was embossed on the plate. I had not noticed this ever before. I paused, then quickly wondered, was it a “thank you” gift from my grandmother’s friend who was being hidden in her home from the German soldiers?
I rejoice at re-discovering this plate with the Star of David. It won’t sit idle anymore; I will use it generously to remember my grandmother’s courage to save her friend.
Maybe you, too, have a treasure that comes with a story from your roots.
A Bing Image similar to the dish
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