Although many - if not most of us - are aware of the traditional Passover seder, the concept of a seder for other holidays is relatively new. Perhaps because the seder works so well that over the years new customs have developed which have included seders for other holidays. The word "seder" means order, and while there is a standard seder as well as a standard text that is used for the Passover holiday, the seders that have evolved for other holidays are not carved in stone, not obligatory, and quite easily tailored to your individual situation. I found an interesting seder to use for the holiday of Tu B'Shvat - it's a neat thing to do with your family, invite some friends over, or even use it as an inspiration to create your own Tu B'Shvat traditions. The material on the seder itself can be found at this link, I'm posting their list of recommended items for the experience.

To enjoy this experience in your own home will require a few basics mentioned below. Don't worry if you can't find all these items; do the best you can. Since the order and the contents of the seder do not follow a specific Jewish law, so there is much room for flexibility and creativity.

You will need lots of fruit, including:

The seven species by which the Land of Israel is praised:

a. Figs
b. Dates
c. Pomegranates
d. Olives
e. Grapes (or raisins)
f. Wheat and barley (in the form of bread, cake or cereal)

Various nuts with the shells (walnuts, almonds, pistachios, coconut), and fruits with peels (oranges, pomegranates, avocado)

Other fruits with edible seeds (e.g. blueberries)

Other fruits with inedible pits (e.g. peaches, plums)

Wine or grape juice, both white and red

A charity box