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Erev Tov chevra,
The fifth perek ranges across various rules relating specifically to Yom Tov, and also includes rules that pertain also to Shabbat. Here are the basic categories:
(1) "Tircha" / Toil - The first half of Mishna One returns to the familiar territory of looking for the way of doing things on Yom Tov that avoids physical toil to the greatest extent possible.
(2) Muktzah in the Instance of Preventing Financial Loss - The second half of Mishna One tries to find the right balance between these two values. The discusison applies equally to Yom Tov and Shabbat.
(3) Mishna 2 is a comprehensive and oft-quoted Mishna about rabbinic "fences" that protect both Shabbat and Yom Tov. While each line is worthy of lengthy discussion, I'll single out the prohibition of getting married on Shabbat and recommend the remarkable story of the great Rama of Krakow's performing the wedding of an orphan bride on Shabbat! The author of this account of the story also has another agenda, but the story is in there!)
(4) Mishnayot 3-7 all deal with the issue of "t'chum", i.e. the limit of 2000 cubits beyond the city limits that one may walk on Shabbat or Yom Tov. While carrying objects is permissible on Yom Tov as we know, those items are also bound by the rules of "t'chum", meaning that even if you were to create an Eruv Techumin which allows you to walk an additional 2,000 (i.e. a total of 4,000) cubits beyond the edge of town, you can only carry your objects these additional 2,000 cubits - but not mine! The Mishnayot explore many variations and twists that may arise.
Enjoy, and on to Rosh HaShana!
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