Merkaz Ofek School children wear recycled cardboard shaped costume of a trojan horse during the Purim parade festival in Eliyashiv, Hefer Valley, Israel, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther, which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, and public celebrations. (Photo by Ariel Schalit/AP Photo)
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