I have many things on my altar but My altar itself is special to me. It came from my great grandparents cottage. Its been passed around threw the family and now it is mine. It has seen good days and bad. I have had to repair it many times. But this represents my ancestors in many ways. Many many family meals. My great grandparents had it before my father was born and he is in his 70's and some day my kids will share it.