A typical Purim celebration includes a feast, called a seudah, with lots of fabulous food. Whether you’ve held many special Purim dinners before or you’re hosting your first this year, you can make your celebration fun and memorable for all ages with our tips, tricks, and recipes.
Ask Questions and Learn
The seudah has traditionally incorporated an element of discussion and debate. Grownups may enjoy discussing the Purim Story in depth, but kids can also get involved, and learn more about its meaning, by asking questions such as:
- If you were acting in a Purim play, which character would you want to be?
- For Purim next year, how would you like to dress up? Do you have anything at home you could use for a costume?
- Esther bravely tells the king that she is Jewish. Why does she do it?
- What do you think Esther is worried about when she tells the king about Haman’s plan?
Let the Games Begin
Use these printables to add an extra element of silliness to your meal.
Make Some Noise
Purim is filled with noisy fun, costumes, and treats, and that doesn’t have to stop at mealtime. Here are a music playlist, some DIY instruments, and a few of our podcast stories to add to your celebration.
Playlist
Make your own instruments
Podcasts
Feast
What’s a special meal without special food? A seudah is different from another special meal, the seder, because there is no set order and the meal is eaten during daylight hours.
Try a Persian recipe:
Since the Purim story takes place in ancient Persia, some families choose to make traditional Persian recipes for their seudah. Here are a few we like:
Set out snack boards:
Let your kids pick and choose from a variety of their favorite snack foods, plus fruit, veggies, and cheeses, to put together a little grazing board for a meal. Need inspiration? Try one of the other holiday-themed snack boards below (perfect for any time of year).
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