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Though Purim is a minor holiday on the Jewish calendar, it is widely observed and a favorite of children. 

Hamantaschen originated in Europe.

Mishloach manot are gifts of food that friends (and prospective new friends!) exchange on Purim. We are instructed in the scroll of Esther (9:19) to send gifts to one another.

The Hebrew word seder means “order” and refers to the religious service and festive meal observed in Jewish households on Pesach.

The shank bone symbolizes the paschal offering brought to the Temple in Jerusalem in ancient times.

The Torah tells us (Exodus 12:15-16) to observe Passover for seven days and that the first day and seventh days will be a "sacred occasion." (Yom Tov) 

The Passover seder plate traditionally features two items that are not vegetarian or vegan. 

It is a mitzvah to build a sukkah and to welcome guests to the sukkah. 

In Jewish tradition, tzedakah is a mitzvah, a religious obligation. The word is derived from the Hebrew root meaning “justice” and “righteousness.”