What is a Havdalah tray used for?
A Havdalah tray holds the ceremony pieces, the wine, besamim, and braided candle, in one place and protects your table from wax drippings and spilled wine.
What goes on a Havdalah tray?
Typically the becher or cup, a besamim holder, and the braided candle, and some trays include a drawer to store the spices and matches between weeks.
Do you need a tray for Havdalah?
It is not required, but a tray keeps everything organized and catches wax and wine, which is why many prefer a coordinated tray or a full set.