Purim Skits Bring Merriment to an Ancient Jewish Holiday

Purim, the springtime Jewish holiday packed with much merriment and humor, recalls the biblical story of Queen Esther. In this tale, the queen stayed true to her Jewish roots and used her status to sway her husband, King Achashverosh, to defend the Jews against the sinister plans of Haman, the king's adviser, who had plotted to wipe them out.