¹⁹ (This explains why the Jews who live in rural areas and villages continue to celebrate on the 14th day of Adar with food and drinks and send gifts to one another.)

²⁰ Mordecai kept a detailed journal of all these events, and he corresponded often with all of the Jews from every corner of King Ahasuerus’ kingdom, regardless of its distance from Susa. ²¹ He reminded them to remember and celebrate the 14th and 15th days of Adar every year (based on the day of each group)