concept   purim
culture   Israel
statement   Purim is a joyous holiday in Israel celebrated with costumes, festive meals, and gift-giving to commemorate the Jewish people's deliverance from a plot of extermination.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 purim Israel Celebrated as a joyous holiday with costumes, festive meals, and gift-giving 1
2 purim Israel A festive holiday celebrating the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to exterminate them in ancient Persia 1
3 purim Israel Celebrated as a festive holiday, often featuring costumes, parades, and the reading of the Book of Esther. 1
4 purim Israel A festive holiday celebrated with costumes, parades, and the giving of food gifts 1