Reading Practice: The Story of Hanukkah
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Read a book about Hanukkah, such as:
Riddles about Hanukkah:
- I'm not a
plant, yet I have leaves; I'm filled with ancient stories. Light me up on
Hanukkah nights; I'm full of history and glories. What am I?
- I spin around
but I'm not a wheel, with four sides but I'm not a square. I'm played with
during Hanukkah; I'm a game that's fun to share. What am I?
- I am not a
bakery treat, yet I'm often filled with jelly. I'm a festive Hanukkah
food, warm and sweet inside your belly. What am I?
- Though I have
a body, I have no soul. I can light up a room, but I am not a lamp. What
am I?
- I am not a
spider's creation, yet I have a web. You can find me glowing during
Hanukkah, though I'm not a light bulb. What am I?
- I am made of
gold, but I am not jewelry. I am often given during Hanukkah, yet I am not
a present. What am I?
- I have eight
arms but I'm not an octopus. I shine bright in Jewish homes when Hanukkah
is here. What am I?
- I am a food
that's grated and fried, often served with applesauce. A Hanukkah treat,
crispy and hot, what am I without any sauce?
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