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Purim
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A Jewish holiday celebrating the rescue of the Persian Jews from a planned massacre, as told in the Book of Esther.
"Families exchange gifts of food and read the Book of Esther during Purim."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Jewish festival of deliverance, marked by costumes, feasting, and retelling the story of Esther.
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Etymology
From Hebrew פּוּרִים (purím), literally "lots," referring to the lots (purim) cast by Haman to choose the date for his planned massacre.