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The main event of the Passover holiday is the seder, a festive meal in which the haggadah is recited in a set order. During the entire duration of the holiday, it is forbidden to eat leavened food like bread or pasta.
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St Justin writes about the Eucharist during 150BC telling about how it was had without a meal.
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During the last supper Jesus handed out wine and bread claiming it to be his body and blood. "This is my body and this is my blood" -
Since 300 we have been partaking in the Eucharist during Mass, going up to the Priest getting the body and blood of jesus or receiving a prayer
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To encourage people to receive the Eucharist, it became required for all Catholics to receive communion at least once a year during Easter.
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The Second Vatican Council, while reaffirming the Eucharist as the same Sacrifice as that of Jesus on the Cross, also emphasized that the Eucharist is the holy meal of the community, creating a more holy and inclusive Eucharist.
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Shortly after the start of covid The wine cup was no longer shared between everyone.
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Passover falls on Wednesday 8 April. In Israel, Passover lasts for seven days, while Jews in the diaspora around the world celebrate for an extra day. Unlike the Eucharist It hasn't really changed due to covid-19.
