Working on Purim

One should not perform manual labor on Purim, unless for the sake of Purim or a Mitzvah; or he is so poor that he is without food; or in order to prevent a real loss.

One may also do light office-work or sell goods and merchandise, but should not allow that to distract him from the joy of Purim.

One may instruct a non-Jew to perform manual labor on Purim.