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feast of booths

 

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Noun feast of booths has 1 sense
  1. Succos, Sukkoth, Feast of Booths, Feast of Tabernacles, Tabernacles - (Judaism) a Jewish harvest festival
    --1 is a kind of Jewish holy day
    --1 is a part of Tishri

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Feast of Booths

Description

Feast of Booths, also known as Sukkot, is a significant biblical festival celebrated by Jews in commemoration of the 40-year period when the Israelites wandered in the desert after the exodus from Egypt.

Senses and Usages

Noun:

1. A religious festival observed by Jews in autumn, lasting for seven days, during which temporary booths or huts are constructed and meals are eaten inside to commemorate the ancient Israelites' journey.

2. In biblical times, a shelter or booth (sukkah) made of natural materials for temporary residence during the holiday.

Example Sentences:

1. During the Feast of Booths, families construct and decorate sukkahs in their backyards to dine together under the night sky.

2. The Feast of Booths is an occasion for both celebration and reflection on the Israelites' journey and reliance on God's protection.

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