Purim
By: Lynn Peppas.
Series: Celebrations in my world
Publisher: Crabtree Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780778747642; 9780778747826
Subjects: Purim -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature
Description: Dress like a king or queen, twirl your gragger, and make some noise--Purim is here! One of the happiest Jewish holidays on the calendar, this springtime holiday is celebrated with costume parties, parades, and special foods. Learn the story, customs, and good deeds that are celebrated on this religious holiday.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: What is Purim?; title: What is Judaism?; title: The story of Esther; title: Listen to the Megillah; title: Purim charity; title: Purim gifts; title: The Purim meal; title: Traditional Purim foods; title: Dressing up for Purim; title: Purim parades; title: Having fun on Purim; title: Purim songs; title: Purim in Jerusalem; title: Purim customs.