The simple beauty and quality of this plate alone deserves high praise. It made its debut in my household on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. As a working mom, sometimes it is hard to give a feast day proper amount of celebration. This plate saved the day! With it and addition of a statue of Mary to the dinner table, I was able to physically mark the day, give a short catechesis and then we continued with discussion for the rest of dinner on the meaning of this Solemnity in our lives. At the end of dinner, my 14 year old son even commented on how he liked the plate and asked if there were more like it. I highly recommend this plate for your home or as a gift. Adding a tablecloth and the liturgical table runners, along with the plate, would be an amazing wedding gift.