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To: Alouette

Why? Are hamentashen made in Iran?


4 posted on 02/16/2006 5:49:37 PM PST by Freedom_no_exceptions (No actual, intended, or imminent victim = no crime. No exceptions.)
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To: Freedom_no_exceptions

"Hamentashen" are a traditional food of Purim, which commemoratea the events in the Book of Esther, which took place in Persia (Iran).


5 posted on 02/16/2006 6:12:18 PM PST by Alouette (Psalms of the Day: 88-89)
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To: Freedom_no_exceptions
The Persian historically evil figure, Haman, wore a 3 cornered hat. The cookies were a sweet and funny joke on his hat. It quickly became a custom to bake "Haman"-tashen, or a Haman cookie to bite as a Purim treat.
8 posted on 02/16/2006 6:44:56 PM PST by Nachum
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To: Freedom_no_exceptions
The Persian historically evil figure, Haman, wore a 3 cornered hat. The cookies were a sweet and funny joke on his hat. It quickly became a custom to bake "Haman"-tashen, or a Haman cookie to bite as a Purim treat.
9 posted on 02/16/2006 6:45:20 PM PST by Nachum
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