{"id":836,"date":"2014-03-13T20:04:14","date_gmt":"2014-03-13T20:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/?p=836"},"modified":"2014-03-13T20:31:51","modified_gmt":"2014-03-13T20:31:51","slug":"purim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/purim","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Purim"},"content":{"rendered":"

Purim is a joyous occasion that celebrates the salvation of the Jews. It is common during this time to exchange gifts of food and drink with family and friends, give to charity or those less fortunate than you and of course, drink wine and feast. Here are some traditions, purim recipe ideas and new discoveries we’d love to share with you for the holiday this weekend.<\/p>\n

Hamantaschen<\/a>\u00a0is a traditional Jewish recipe made by generations past and in homes today, including ours! These fruit-filled cookies are traditional for Purim, plus you can put them in gift baskets to give to all your friends!<\/p>\n

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It’s always fun to have your children learn more about a holiday through hands on experience.\u00a0 So here are a couple DIY projects for you and the kiddos!<\/p>\n

\"Purim<\/a>Homemade Woven Baskets \u2013 Mishloach Manot for Purim<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Purim<\/a>Purim Noise-Maker<\/a> (a classic prop used during the reading of the Book of Esther)<\/p>\n

\"Purim<\/a>Printable Purim Masks from the Book of Esther<\/a><\/p>\n

If you find yourself stuck searching for a creative mishloach manot idea this year here are a few original ideas that won’t break the bank.<\/p>\n

\"Purim<\/a>S’mores Kits<\/p>\n

\"Purim<\/a>The Artists Pallete <\/a><\/p>\n

\"Purim<\/a>Springtime Purim Plants<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Purim<\/a>Chocolate Hand Dipped Hamantashen<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Lemon\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Papa Ben’s Kitchen Mandelbroyt<\/a> always makes a great gift for any occasion, but this traditional Jewish cookie is especially meaningful during this great holiday. In a day filled with sweets, Papa Ben’s Mandelbread gives just the right amount of sweetness but with wholesome all natural ingredients, low sugar, low salt, and low calorie, so it is low guilt! \u00a0Enjoy the above activities and purim recipe ideas this year!<\/p>\n

And of course, there is never a holiday too small for a themed cocktail. This delicious Pomegranate Margarita<\/a> is not just pretty but absolutely delicious. Make several batches ahead of time and have plenty of garnish pre-cut. So easy!<\/p>\n

\"Purim<\/a>Lastly don’t forget to give! Purim is a holiday teeming with opportunities to give and to share. So take this opportunity and touch someones life, you’ll be surprised to see what it can do for you and them.<\/p>\n

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