Statements (97)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Jewish_community
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
the saving of the Jewish people from Haman
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| gptkbp:commemorates |
the saving of the Jewish people from Haman
|
| gptkbp:features |
festive meals
costumes and masks |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Purim
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| gptkbp:includes |
giving gifts of food
reading the Megillah |
| gptkbp:involves |
giving gifts of food
reading the Megillah |
| gptkbp:is_a_day_for |
feasting and rejoicing
|
| gptkbp:is_a_joyous_occasion_for |
feasting and merriment
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| gptkbp:is_a_time_for |
gptkb:community_gatherings
gptkb:community_service family gatherings expressing gratitude creating a festive atmosphere making new friends enjoying festive foods charity and giving to the poor creating festive decorations celebrating diversity within the Jewish community reflection on Jewish identity sharing joy with others celebrating Jewish culture celebrating the triumph of good over evil honoring Jewish history reciting prayers of gratitude sharing stories of Esther recognizing the power of unity reflecting on Jewish identity |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
merrymaking
the character of Mordecai Mordecai and Esther the character of Haman |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Jews
gptkb:Hamantaschen_cookies synagogues music and dancing Jewish communities worldwide parades and public events the exchange of greetings Purim spiels performing skits and plays special songs and hymns the exchange of gifts among friends and family the giving of Mishloach Manot the reading of the Book of Esther in synagogues traditional foods like hamantaschen reading the Book of Esther aloud the performance of skits and plays the sharing of stories and legends |
| gptkbp:is_followed_by |
Shushan Purim in walled cities
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
the tradition of drinking
|
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the story of Esther
|
| gptkbp:is_mentioned_in |
gptkb:the_Book_of_Esther
|
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
many countries worldwide
the 14th day of Adar reading the Megillah Esther |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
the Jewish calendar
|
| gptkbp:known_as |
the Feast of Lots
|
| gptkbp:main_theme |
reversal of fortune
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| gptkbp:national_holiday |
fosters a sense of belonging
encourages storytelling celebrates resilience fosters a sense of community highlights the importance of community encourages acts of kindness promotes joy and celebration encourages joy and festivity highlights the importance of courage highlights the importance of community support promotes unity among Jews reminds of the dangers of hatred reminds of the importance of standing up against oppression emphasizes the theme of survival encourages creativity in celebrations encourages intergenerational bonding encourages laughter and joy promotes cultural expression celebrates Jewish survival encourages unity among Jews promotes cultural traditions reminds of the importance of faith reminds of the significance of hope. |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
14th day of Adar
|
| gptkbp:often_includes |
a festive meal
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
the Fast of Esther
|
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
public celebrations
costumes and masks parades and public celebrations the giving of Mishloach Manot |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Judaism
gptkb:Israel gptkb:Jerusalem gptkb:Jewish_community |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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