Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther and her loyal cousin Mordecai rescuing the Jews from slaughter in the Persian Empire.

Purim traditions include reading the Megillah, exchanging food gifts, giving to the needy, and dressing in costumes.

Jewish children across the world will dress up in all sorts of fun costumes for the festival of Purim, including in London, England.