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Make Some Noise for Purim!
Feb 04 2013
On Feb. 24, gather your family, friends and neighbors for joyous Purim festivities. Get ready to make a racket with keepsake silver groggers, satisfy your sweet tooth with locally baked hamantashen, and drink delicious Argentinian wine until Mordecai and Haman are unrecognizable. On this holiday, it’s a commandment to party.
Make a stunning entrance in this Grecian Princess Queen Esther Adult Costume ($33.99). This lovely lavender gown with royal purple accents will transport you to ancient times. Included with this ankle-length dress is a golden-hued necklace and tiara, each with a large sparkling, red, gemlike centerpiece.
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No Purim party is complete without the requisite mask. The Red Venetian Mask ($13.99) from Hollywood Toys and Costumes is both elegant and extravagant, melding two longtime traditions of costumed revelry. Fitted with a U-shaped elastic band, the mask is easily slid onto the forehead for lasting comfort. hollywoodtoysandcostumes.com
Honor the tradition of mishloach manot and pamper your friends with the Regal Splendor Purim Basket ($125) from Le Chocolatier. This 24-inch basket contains nearly four dozen luscious confections, from rich dark-chocolate truffles to chocolate-drenched biscotti. The festive, hand-decorated basket also includes a traditional bottle of grape juice and a metallic mask. lechocolatier.com. lechocolatier.com
El Secreto Malbec Argentinian Kosher Wine ($9.99) will fuel your party all through the 48 hours of celebration. This 2009 dry blend is 80 percent Malbec with 20 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine aficionados will appreciate the rich plum and berry flavor that’s balanced with a warm smokiness from the toasted French oak barrels in which the wine aged. dare2wine.com
Hamantashen ($2 per piece) are a ubiquitous and delicious part of this holiday. Let the pastry chefs at Unique Pastry Bakery in Tarzana prepare your next batch of hamantashen. Whether you’re a die-hard apricot filling fan, or a poppy-seed purist, this bakery will provide mouth-watering treats for your celebration — just be sure to order ahead! uniquebakery.net
Turn Purim party-planning into family fun with stainless steel Purim Cookie Cutters ($5.99). This seasonal set includes one megillah-, one mask- and one crown-shaped cookie cutter. The cookie cutters can also be used as stencils for Purim decorations. judaism.com
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