Antependium

An antependium is like a fancy cloth that hangs in front of a special table called an altar in some churches. The antependium helps to make the altar look pretty and important. The cloth can be different colors, depending on the time of year or special events. For example, it might be red for Christmas or purple for Lent. Some people might also decorate the antependium with special pictures or designs to make it even more beautiful.