Purim is not a holy day, and has no special restrictions. Parties and fun are highly encouraged, along with good food and wine.
Shushan Purim: Purim is during the Hebrew Month of 'Shushan'. simple enough?
Matza isn't eaten during Purim. There is no tradition that addresses eating matza on Purim. It is treated as any other food.
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Because, like Purim, Hanukkah is not commanded in the Torah itself. See also:More about Hanukkah
"Purim" (פורים) is the Hebrew name for Purim.
If you're referring to the cookies eaten during Purim, they're called either Oznei Haman (Haman's ears) or Hamantashen (Haman's hat).
Jews were not exiled to Shushan.
The book that is read on the Jewish holiday of Purim is called Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther) which tells the story of Jewish salvation during the time of King Achashverosh (Ahasuerus), ruler of the Persian-Median Empire approximately during the 4th century BCE.
Jews can drink anything but adults are expected to drink alcohol to the point they become mildly drunk.
Judaism.See also:The origins of Purim
Purim was on Sunday, March 9, 1879 (Shushan Purim was on Monday March 10)
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