https://www.chabad.org/search/keyword.asp?kid=23145 Newest articles written by Sarah Cohen Copyright 2026, Chabad.org - Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center, all rights reserved. Mon, 01 Jan, 0001 12:00:00 EST Mon, 01 Jan 0001 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=4305516 https://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/4305516/jewish/5-Fast-and-Fun-Costumes-to-Make-for-Purim.htm Purim is a joyous time in the Jewish community. It commemorates the defeat of Haman, who tried to convince the Persian King to execute all of the Jews in the Persian Empire. His plan was thwarted, however, and the king decreed that the Jews had the right to defend themselves against their enemies. On the 13th of Adar, the date on which the Jewish people were to be executed, they, in turn, defeated many of their enemies. The following day was a day of rest and celebration. Today, the 14th of Adar, which falls in late winter or early spring, marks the holiday of Purim. Dressing up is one of the many traditions associated with the holiday. Kids and adults alike dress up as characters from the Purim story or in other types of costumes. They do this for several reasons. The miracle of Purim was disguised in natural events, so people costume themselves as an allusion to this. Many also dress up to minimize the embarrassment of the Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:00:00 EST