A Jewish holiday celebrating the salvation of Jewish people in ancient Persia from a plot to destroy them, traditionally observed with costumes, readings, and festive meals.
From Hebrew 'purim' meaning 'lots,' referring to the lottery that Haman used to choose the date for his planned massacre in the Book of Esther. The holiday commemorates the miraculous deliverance of the Jews.
Purim is the only Jewish holiday where getting drunk is actually encouraged and considered a mitzvah (good deed)—it's the ancient version of a costume party where people dress as their favorite characters and the whole community celebrates together like a massive theater production.
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