Text is Nehemiah 8 God tells us to not lament on the feast day but to go and rejoice, eat and drink, and share with others. It is improper to lament on a feast day, rather we should: Neh:8:10 Then he said to them, Go your way, Eat the fat and drink the sweet wine, and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this is [holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved , for the joy of lord is your strength.]