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Go to your local synagogue and listen as the whole story of Purim is read from a hand-written scroll of parchment called a Megillah. The megillah is read once on Purim eve and a second time the next morning, Purim day. During the reading, make sure to make lots of noise when the name of Haman is mentioned. You might want to get hold of a "gragger" a special noisemaker for the occasion. (If you are unable to make it to synagogue, contact your closest Chabad Center. It's quite likely they can get someone to come read the megillah for you.)
...to celebrate in a way that you're coasting on a plane that takes you beyond your natural inhibitions and constraints. Let loose and celebrate
Send a gift of at least two ready to eat food-types to at least one friend on Purim. See Mishloach Manot: Who What Where and When?
3. Gifts to the Poor
Give a monetary gift to at least two poor people. It is best to give directly to the poor on Purim but if that is not possible, give to a charity organization or place money in a charity box. See Why do we give charity on Purim?
4. Eat
Some time on Purim day, have a great feast. The Talmud instructs us to get so "spiced" (drunk) that we know not the difference between blessed is Mordechai and cursed is Haman. Obviously this does not apply to minors or those sloppy with their drinks. The idea is to celebrate in a way that you're coasting on a plane that takes you beyond your natural inhibitions and constraints. Let loose and celebrate. (Remember: Purim practitioners drink responsibly. Don't drink and drive.) See If getting drunk is inappropriate, why is it a Mitzvah to get drunk on Purim?
5. Thank G-d
We add a short section of thanksgiving to the Amidah and to the Grace After Meals called "Al HaNissim". See Where can I download the prayers for Purim?
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