For several days I have been noticing a few people here and there with costumes on. It's part of the celebration of Purim. In class the teacher told briefly the story of Esther, and then told us how Purim is celebrated today. First of all there is, among the stricter Jews, a fast day. Then there is giving of gifts and giving to the poor. Then there is partying. Whenever the story of Esther is read, and the name of Haman is mentioned, they rattle these little noisemakers that look like clowns and boo loudly.
The wind howled all night last night and all day today. It's cold. But spring is coming, it really is.
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