Easy and Inspiring Purim Craft Ideas

Paper plate noisemaker

You might remember that I visited with you all at Sukkot and again at Chanukah, to share some frugal and creative crafts for those chagim (holidays). I'm very excited that Hannah has asked me back as a guest poster. With Purim in less than one month, I bet you can guess what I'll be talking about today?! Yes, Purim crafts! The more creative and frugal, the better. I also snuck in a few Purim recipes and simple costume ideas, too—¦ hope no one minds! Crafts The quintessential Purim craft is, of course, the noise maker —“ also known as ra'ashan (in Hebrew) or gragger (in Yiddish). There are endless ways to repurpose your recycling bin and a bag of dried beans into a very … [Read more...]

Purim Costume Brainstorming

boy in homemade robot costume.

For an updated list for 2010, see Easy Costume Ideas. Reiza, who is pregnant and due right around Purim, tweeted that she hasn't thought about Purim costumes yet for her three kids. I always find it hard to come up with easy, inexpensive costumes. After Purim, of course, I have dozens of ideas. Reiza wrote, "Costumes should be eco-friendly (aka cheap)." Here are some ideas from readers: Nina: My brother is going to be a Jewish pirate this year. He’s wearing tzitzit over a red or white shirt, a bandana, pirate hat, blue cut off pants, boots, a sword, and gelt. Alpidarkomama: My favorite costume of all was when my son was a kohen gadol. Just took a rectangular piece of … [Read more...]