Online Shopping During the Intermediate Days of a Festival

Business during Chol ha-Moed

Question

Is it permissible to order things on the internet during the Chol Ha-Moed (intermediate days of a festival)? This brings me joy as I feel that I am prepared for winter.

Answer

Shalom and joyous festivals!
It is forbidden to buy things during the Chol Ha-Moed (intermediate days of a festival) that are not for the purpose of the festival.
The joy that is not related to the joy of the festival does not make it permitted.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Section Orach Chaim, chapter 539

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