In addition, we are commanded to send out gifts of food or drink, and to make gifts to charity. My recipe is included below. It is customary to hold carnival-like celebrations on Purim, to perform plays and parodies, and to hold beauty contests. I have heard that the usual prohibitions against cross-dressing are lifted during this holiday, but I am not certain about that. Americans sometimes refer to Purim as the Jewish Mardi Gras.
Work is permitted as usual on Purim.
Blend butter and sugar thoroughly. Add the egg and blend thoroughly. Add OJ and blend thoroughly. Refrigerate batter overnight or at least a few hours. Cut out 3 or 4 inch circles.