1

revolved

to be centered around a particular thing

2

pageant

a play based on events in history

3

Temple

a place of worship for Jews

4

menorah

a candlestick with nine branches used in Jewish worship

5

pinata

a hollow figure filled with gifts and treats

6

latkes

potato pancakes eaten on Hanukkah.

7

misunderstanding

a failure to understand

8

disappointed

feeling like things didn’t go the way you

had hoped

9

crutch

support that fits under the armpit and helps a disabled person walk

10

shepherd

one who takes care of sheep

11

volunteer

offer to help Red Cross

12

manger

open box in a stable that holds food for animals

13

attentively

with attention or alertness

14

Nervously

with concern, worry or fear

15

strumming

playing the strings lightly