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Purim is the most festive of all the Jewish holidays. It occurs on the 14th and 15th days of Adar.

Purim is like Mardi Gras for the Jews. Children and adults dress up in costumes, give baskets of food and drink alcohol (depending on local law) .

The Book of Esther is read in the synagogue, and each time the villain Haman's name is mentioned, children use noisemakers to "drown out" the name.

On the Sunday before Purim, many congregations hold a carnival as well. Adult "Persian" masquerade parties are also becoming increasingly popular.

You are supposed to drink enough to not tell the difference between Blessed be Mordecai and Cursed be Haman. Mordecai and Haman are two character in the Book of Esther which we read on Prum.

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