| A | B |
| revolved | to be centered around a particular thing |
| pageant | a play based on events in history |
| Temple | a place of worship for Jews |
| menorah | a candlestick with nine branches used in Jewish worship |
| Three Kings' Day | holiday on January 6 that celebrates the three Wise Men |
| pinata | a hollow fiture filled with gifts and treats |
| latkes | potato pancakes eaten on Hanukkah |
| misunderstanding | a failure to understand |
| disappointed | feeling like things didn't go the way you had hoped |
| troublesome | causing problems |
| drizzle | to rain slightly |
| crutch | support that fits under the armpit and helps a person walk |
| shepherd | one who takes care of sheep |
| volunteered | offered to help |
| manger | open box in a stable that holds food for animals |
| attentively | with attention or alertness |
| nervously | with concern, worry, or fear |
| strumming | playing the strings, lightly |