It is almost time to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. If you don’t want to use the link you can rely upon my trusty cliff notes on why we celebrate
They tried to kill us
We survived
They Lost
Let’s Eat.
My kids had great fun giving out Mishloach Manot which did not look as nice as those below, but that is ok, because the point isn’t to pass out the best looking, most expensive or most incredible baskets now is it. On the other hand I wouldn’t complain if we had the best Hamantaschen, because let’s face it that would be pretty cool, or maybe not.
My friend The Rebbetzin’s Husband has a post about drinking on Purim that is worth reading. I know, not all of my readers are MOT (members of the tribe) so you aren’t familiar with the drinking that goes on. Nor are you likely to be conversant with discussions of how drunk Jews are or are not supposed to get on Purim.
Suffice it to say that I am not in favor of underage drinking nor will I be so drunk that my children wonder how dad can walk. I will however have more than a sniff and perhaps a snort. Rumor has it that a couple of the boys have a special bottle that we’ll enjoy after the Megillah reading and I can’t deny that I am sort of looking forward to it.
At the same time I don’t feel a need to be hungover later so I’ll be measured in my consumption. Nor can I tell you whether I will be in costume or not. I might. I know a few people who like to go in their pajamas but I don’t think that is me.
Loaned Hef my smoking jacket and never did get it back.
Anyhoo, it is almost time to run and some of you are going to ask about the time that I got drunk with 613 rabbis and yes, I have some stories. Hell, I have more than a few stories but I just don’t have time to tell them now. Perhaps I’ll share more later.
In the interim here some past posts about the holiday:
- Purim 2011
- Purim 2009
Purim 2008 Purim
The “Purim Codeâ€
A Purim Prophecy- The Nazis
Purim
Triage For a Goldfish- Resuscitating The Fish
Purim is one of My Favorite Holidays
The Boy Pummeled Me
I don’t drink. But this is the first time I am learning about this holiday, Will read the related posts and get back. And good wishes for the holiday!
It is a great holiday, one of my absolute favorite.
I’m waiting for some details 🙂
I can’t even remember the last time I drank a beer. I love beer, but it’s more of a social thing for me. I usually don’t drink beer at home alone, or with my wife.. and that’s where I usually am. I have no idea why I’m not drinking beer at home, it’s just not something I’m used to.
I don’t drink very often any more but every now and then it is nice to have a few.