Purim

Purim is a joyous Jewish holiday, celebrated on March 2–3, 2026, commemorating the biblical story in the Book of Esther where Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai saved Persian Jews from Haman’s plot to annihilate them. It is marked by wearing costumes, reading the Megillah (scroll), giving charity, exchanging food gifts, and festive meals. People also give money gifts to at least two poor people and gifts of food to at least one person.

A traditional Purim food is hamantaschen, a three-corner cookie and having a Carnival!