Purim Carnival

Last weekend was Purim, which is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar! It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination from the evil Haman. The story is found in the book of Esther. It is usually celebrated in late February/ early March. The carnival like atmosphere of Purim gives it a Mardi Gras/ Halloween feel.

The night before we made hamentashen, which are traditional Jewish cookies, shaped like Haman's hat.

 

The next day we went to a Purim Festival, dressed as Superman & Tinkerbell! There was games, face painting, hair spraying, bounce houses and a play reenacting the story of Purim. Ben & Kate had a BLAST!

Kate got her nails painted at "Queen Esther's Nail Salon"- love it!

Ben got a baseball and basketball painted on his face. They LOVE getting their faces painted now since we've done it a few times lately!

Kate got a HUGE butterfly painted on her face and was pleased as punch with herself! She sat so still and patiently. I loved seeing her smile when she saw herself in the mirror!

 

And because I couldn't decide which picture was cuter, here are two of them together! I will treasure these pictures always....

 

"Life is a festival only to the wise." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson