It is called a "hamentashen" in Yiddish and "Ozney Haman" in Hebrew and is traditionally filled with poppy seed. Though nowadays it can be filled with anything - including jelly or chocolate.
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.
Oznei Haman in Hebrew or Haman tashen in Yiddish. the shape of the Oznei haman is triangle a little cookie that has some jam of poppy seeds in the middle common food for Purim. By Holly Rusher
Purim is not a holy day, and has no special restrictions. Parties and fun are highly encouraged, along with good food and wine.
"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).
Traditionally, Purim is the holiday associated with gift-giving, but due to the influence of Christmas, Chanukah is now the holiday with the most gift giving.
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.
Judaism.See also:The origins of Purim
Yes, traditionally people dress up as the characters of the story in the Torah (Hamen, Esther, etc) but it has become almost the Jewish equivalent of Halloween.
Purim was on Sunday, March 9, 1879 (Shushan Purim was on Monday March 10)