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Purim

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Offers a detailed look at the history of the holiday, when it is observed, and the traditions that surround it.
http://www.ou.org/chagim/purim/

Relates the history of the festival, and offers links to related articles. Includes a recipe for hamentaschen (holiday cookies).
http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday9.htm

A step-by-step guide to Purim, its laws, and its customs.
http://www.everythingjewish.com/Purim/Purim_origins.htm

Recounts the story behind this most joyous Jewish festival. Also tells how the occasion is observed today.
http://www.chsweb.org/mc/purim02.html

How-to guide, stories, games, songs and costume contest.
http://www.chabad.org/holidays/purim/article.asp?AID=1475

Tells the story of Esther and how Purim came to be. Also offers craft ideas.
http://www.cstone.net/~bry-back/holidayfun/purim.html

Use Java to create and decorate a festive mask or crown.
http://www.zigzagworld.com/mask/

Features the story behind the holiday, printable coloring pages, greeting cards, and fun and games.
http://www.torahtots.com/holidays/purim/purim.htm

Online slide show telling the story of Esther, Mordechai, the king, and Haman. Includes a RealAudio soundtrack.
http://www.tzivos-hashem.org/yom...ov/purim/slideshow/prmslshw.html

Introduces hamantashen, the tasty treats served for Purim.
http://www.lil-fingers.com/purim/

Tells the story of the Jews' triumph over those who plotted their death and offers fun activities for celebrants today.
http://www.hananeel.com/PurimKids.html

Traces the history and development of the festival.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/Shokel/880219_Purim_Parody.html

Find out how Jewish children from Italy to Yemen mark this special day.
http://www.jafi.org.il/education/festivls/purim/pugnen07.html

Offers more than a dozen printable pages. From Aish HaTorah.
http://www.aish.com/purimfamily/...default/Purim_Coloring_Pages.asp

Tells why Purim is more than just a fun-filled dress-up holiday. From Aish HaTorah.
http://www.aish.com/purimfamily/...amilydefault/The_Purim_Story.asp