Why is Honey served on Rosh Hashana?

mcstar.nospam@nospam.gmail.com (mcstar) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:22:29 -1300

The custom of eating sweets on Rosh Hashana is more than 1500 years old. It expresses the hope that sweetness will enter the lives of all Jews in the coming year. The practice spread quickly, and today on almost every Rosh Hashana table can be found a dish of honey or syrup. Whereas during most of the year bread is dipped in salt when the blessing over bread is recited, on Rosh Hashana the first piece of challah eaten at the meal is dipped in honey. Apple is also dipped in honey to express the hope for "a good sweet year". It is common practice not to serve sour foods during Rosh Hashana.

Shoresh David Rabbi's Blog - Jewish Customs

Why is Honey served on Rosh Hashana?