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We are learning about how Festival halachot are different from halachot of Shabbat.
The rabbis teach us about varied ideas, from food preparation to lighting incense.
The rabbis discuss a number of interesting arguments regarding each of Rabban Gamliel's leniencies. It seems that these leniencies are in no way 'short cuts'.
Fragrance is discussed similarly. Rabban Gamliel would prepare an incense vessel or pan before Shabbat or the Festival and then plug its holes. The following day, the holes were unplugged and it would seem that the room perfumed itself. This is permitted, though the rabbis are concerned about leniencies that might encourage people to put incense directly on top of burning coals on sanctified days.
On the topic of "incense" we discuss smoking and vaping on yom tov and the rest of the year.