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Now, I still can't claim to be an expert. If we're being perfectly honest, I'm familiar at best.
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What I do know that Sukkot is a joyful, eight-day Jewish holiday, and that, this year, it starts at sundown tonight.
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Sukkot began in ancient Israel. During times of harvest, farmers would build little dwelling places—sukkot—on the edges of their fields.
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These days, cele ators still build a sukkah. Usually, sukkot are built in back yards, or in communal locations with the help of a synagogue. Now, families don't spend the entire holiday living in their sukkot, but it is common to eat at least one meal inside.
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Another custom involves waving the lulav and the etrog. The lulav is made of two willow twigs, a palm frond, and three myrtle twigs. The etrov is a kind of citron (it's related to a lemon). The two are held together, and waved in the each of the four directions during the reciting of special blessings. Sometimes, they're waved up and down as well.
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The lulav and the etrog are also ought to synagogue services on each morning of Sukkot.
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But, like I said, I know a minimal amount about the holiday. There's a lot more to it than what I have above. For a more complete understanding, I'd suggest checking out this website. They explain Sukkot's beginning, how its observed, and even have fun things like recipes.
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And, for all of you cele ating the holiday, chag sameach!
