Not every aspect of Purim is fun and merriment. The celebrated biblical triumph of the Jews over their oppressors unfortunately found modern echoes in 20th-century Germany. Adolf Hitler banned the observance of the holiday, and several times Nazi attacks were planed to coincide with Purim. In January 1944 the dictator gave a speech, declaring that if the Nazis were defeated, Jews could celebrate a “second Purim.”
Six Things You Might Not Know About Purim
It might not be a High Holy Day, but Purim is certainly one of the most joyful holidays on the Jewish calendar.