Customs
It is customary to do this activity on Purim, which some of us might already do on Halloween.
What is dressing up in costume?
Hamantaschen, a kind of stuffed cookie eaten on Purim, are usually made in this shape.
What is a triangle?
This is the main villain of the Purim story, who plotted to kill the Jews and was eventually executed by the king at Esther's request.
Who is Haman?
According to Jewish tradition, there are this many mitzvot (commandments) to be fulfilled on Purim.
What is four? The four mitzvot of Purim are hearing the megillah, giving gifts to friends and family, giving to those in need, and feasting.
Many Jewish communities act out the story of Purim in a performance, which they refer to by this name.
What is a Purim Spiel?
One of the following items is NOT a traditional filling for hamantaschen: Prunes, chocolate, jam, peanut butter, poppy seeds.
What is peanut butter?
This is the Hebrew name given to the scroll of Esther, which is traditionally read on Purim.
What is the Megillah?
In this city Purim is celebrated for an extra day, called Shushan Purim.
Where is Jerusalem?
While the Purim story is being told, it is traditional to use a noisemaker by this name to drown out the villain's name.
What is a gragger?
Hamantaschen is a Yiddish word meaning "Haman's pockets." In Hebrew, hamantaschen go by this name.
What are oznei Haman (Haman's ears)?
The story of Purim takes place in this kingdom.
Where is Persia?
Purim always begins on the 14th of this month on the Hebrew calendar.
What is Adar?
On Purim, it is customary to give gifts to friends and family, and to people in need, which have these Hebrew names, respectively.
What are Mishloach Manot and Matanot L'Eyvonim?
Name any food traditionally eaten on Purim that is NOT hamantaschen.
What are hagdi badah, ma'amoul, debla, palmiers Haman's fingers (all types of cookies eaten in different parts of the world); boyoja ungola/ojos de Haman (bread with eggs representing Haman's eyes); kreplach (dumplings), stuffed cabbage; nuts and legumes; anything with poppy seeds?
This is the king in the story of Purim, who eventually marries Esther.
Who is Achashverosh (or Ahasuerus)?
This is how you wish someone a happy Purim in Hebrew.
What is Purim Sameach or Chag Purim Sameach?