After Yom Kippur Jews celebrating Sukkot construct huts that have at least two walls—although they may have up to four walls or partial walls—and have thatched roofs. When the holiday begins practitioners dwell in these huts either partially or fully—in some cases only taking their meals there and in other cases sleeping there as well. There is also a practice of waving four symbolic species of plants in six directions during prayers of thanksgiving.
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