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[0] Purim [1] 2/24 [3] Freedom, Strength of Women, Ability to stand up to adversity [4] Hamentashen! This triangle shaped cookie symbolizes the 3 cornered hat worn by Hamen [5] Shalach Manot; food baskets shared with friends and family and for the poor. Baskets are filled with both food and drink including wine, grape juice, hamentashen and other baked goods, candies and noisemakers. [2] 
A day for parties and dancing, Purim commemorates Queen Esther’s heroic saving of the Jews from the evil Haman. As she used a disguise as part of her plan, Purim parties often include masquerade. Parties are noisy and rowdy.
2013 Jewish Holiday Calendar--Challah Connection
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