19. a day of . . . feasting . . . of sending portions one to another—The princes and people of the East not only invite their friends to feasts, but it is their custom to send a portion of the banquet to those who cannot well come to it, especially their relations, and those who are detained at home in a state of sorrow or distress.

     Es 9:20-32. THE TWO DAYS OF PURIM MADE FESTIVAL.