Along with recipes, David"s book also documents how Jews of each region celebrate Jewish festivals and traditions (Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, Hanukkah and others) and have adopted cultural aspects from the local communities, such as mehendi (henna designs traditionally drawn on the bride"s – and other women"s – hands and legs during a Hindu wedding) and the wearing of saris and bangles.