Challah (/ˈxɑːlə/, Hebrew: חַלָּה‎ Halla [χa'la] or [ħa'lɑ]; plural: challot, Challoth or challos) is a special bread of Eastern European origin in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, usually braided and typically eaten on ceremonial occasions such as Shabbat and major Jewish holidays (other than Passover). Ritually-acceptable challah is made of dough from which a small portion has been set aside as an offering. Challah may also refer to the dough offering, and any bread that is made for Shabbat, or from which an offering is taken.