During this holiday the vidui or public confession of sins against God occurs.
A traditional but now rarely performed ritual during this holiday involves spinning a chicken around one's head. It is said that on this day the Book of Life is sealed. Before the beginning of services on this day, a declaration of vows called the (*) Kol Nidre are recited. During this holiday the vidui or public confession of sins against God occurs. This period ends the time of year known as the "Days of Awe", and this holiday occurs on the 10th of Tishrei. On this day, able adults are prohibited from having sex, wearing leather, bathing, eating, and drinking. For 10 points, name this holiest day in Judaism, the Day of Atonement.
A traditional but now rarely performed ritual during this holiday involves spinning a chicken around one's head.
{Yom Kippur} [or “{Day of Atonement}” before mention]