| A | B |
|---|
| origins | the source or beginning of something |
| ancient | very old |
| culture | the customs that make up a way of life for a group of people |
| generous | kind and ready to give |
| pagan | belonging to or used in a religion that worships many gods |
| ritual | a set of actions or words performed in a regular way, often as part of a religious ceremony |
| solstice | either of the two times during the year when the sun is farthest from the equator |
| generosity | a willingness to give help or support, especially more than is usual or expected |
| devote | to commit one's time, money, or effort to a specific purpose |
| devotion | support and affection |
| adorn | add beauty to; decorate |
| reformer | a person who works for political, social, or religious change |
| variation | a difference, or a thing that differs slightly from another of its type |
| Hanukkah | a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days in December |
| commemorating | the act of showing honor to the memory of an important person or event in a special way |
| rededication | A ceremony in which a building, especially a religious building, is reopened for use and its purpose is stated |
| temple | a building where people go to worship |
| Kwanzaa | an African-American cultural celebration lasting from 12-26 to 1-1 |
| principle | a general rule, belief, or truth |
