Purim

Christians have Halloween, we’ve got Purim!

On the festival of Purim, we wear costumes to celebrate the miracle of Purim… which once again – saved the Jewish nation from EVIL men.

And no, we don’t knock on people’s doors asking for trick or treat. Instead, we actually exchange Mishloach Manot baskets. Isn’t that a lot nicer?

 

 

10 Stunning Flowers & Bouquets for a Happy Purim (2019)

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Believe it or not – there’s more to Purim than just baking a few Hamantaschen, getting a goofy costume and sending out a Mishloach Manot.

Sure, the Mitzvah does require us to send a Shalach Manot to at least one person…

But some (read: ALL) of us care about more than just a single person… and some of us (read: ALL again) tend to love some people more than others (waving to my boyfriend in the stands 👋).

How do you express that love? Whether it’s for our spouse/significant other or a beloved family member?

The answer is (hopefully) NOT “by getting them a bigger Shalach Manot” or “by getting them Hamantaschen with more chocolate inside”.

But one of the answers may certainly be: “by getting them beautiful Purim flowers.”

Now… let’s assume my boyfriend is reading this article (no pressure, darling) – what flowers do I secretly wish he’d get me for Purim?

Let’s explore that question further… shall we? 🙂

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30+ Classy Mishloach Manot Ideas [Gifts + Gift Baskets] for Purim (2019)

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What’s your favorite part of Purim?

Usually, there are three possible answers to that question:

  1. Send/receive Mishloach Manot baskets
  2. Dress up in cool Purim costumes
  3. Send/receive Purim baskets while dressing up in cool Purim costumes

Hmm… it seems that there’s only one answer after all…

In Purim, we give Mishloach Manot as a sign of friendship, unity, and care to the people around us. Every Jew is required to send a Shalach Manot to at least one person.

Luckily though – we care about more than just one person… so more often than not we end up sending several Shalach Manot to the people we love.

Therein lies the secret of this special Mitzvah: the more we give to others ⇒ the more love we spread ⇒ the more love we get back in return.

It’s a beautiful cycle of joy and caring – that becomes stronger and stronger the more we give.

And today, you’re going to start off that cycle with the best Mishloach Manot & Purim gift ideas for our family, friends & loved ones…

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20+ Best Hilarious Purim Costume Ideas for Kids & Adults (2019)

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Best Funny Purim Costumes

You think Halloween is cool?

Pff…Give me a break!

Purim, aka “the Jewish Halloween”, is WAY cooler! (I’m Jewish… so of course, I’m biased 🙂 )

Especially if your kids capture everyone’s attention with a unique Purim costume that makes everyone else’s costume look like a joke.

And that’s exactly what this article is for – to make sure the kids dress up as their favorite characters and have a blast this Purim.

What about the adults? I’m not letting you off the hook that easily… We’ll make sure you suit up properly for Purim and set an example for the little ones.

After all, adults are just kids, only taller.

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