I just had a minor medical procedure and the first thing they gave me afterwards was sugar - so I guess eating m&ms and rugulach makes sense for people with low blood sugar and lowered energy.
I buy my rugulachs at Zabars, I do not make them but since I love pastry-making, I’m sure my own would taste fresher and superior to store-bought.
Any traditional foods served after Rosh Hashanah?
On Rosh Hashana, the traditional challah bread, the one that is soft and shaped like a braid, is made round, and sometimes sweeter (or raisins added). Sweetness, and a good, sweet new year, is the deal here, I think. Another favorite is tzimmes, which is carrots sliced into coin shapes, cooked with a fat and some dried fruit of your choice, so they are extra sweet, and of course the symbol there is parnassas, or “earning a living.” Having a successful new year. The big dessert for Rosh Hashana and the ONLY thing little kids even remember about the holiday, is dipping apple slices into honey. That is a must.