What does joyous mean?
happy
What did mom make for dinner?
jelly donuts and fruit cake
What is the setting?
the house
What was on top of the Christmas tree?
star
What was placed under the Christmas tree?
presents
What was hanging from the ceiling?
angels, reindeer, king, and queen
After dinner what was told by dad and uncle?
traditional stories
What holidays were celebrated?
Christmas and Hanukkah
How did the characters feel in the story?
happy
What was prepared in the kitchen?
festive meal
What are golden gelts?
money
What is a carol?
a song
what did dad make for dinner?
turkey with cranberry stuffing
Who were the latkes for?
Santa
What does festive mean?
cheerful or related to a holiday/festival
What is a manorah?
a seven branched candelabrum
How many candles are on a manorah?
8
What was left on the mantel?
Latkes with milk
What are latkes?
potatoe pancakes
Where did the family go to carol?
their neighbors
What is a mantel
a ledge above the fireplace
When you are under the mistltoe, what happens?
kiss
What is a tradition?
something a family does from generation to generation and is passed along
What is mistletoe?
holly that is hung
Where were the stockings hung?
fireplace
what fell from the sky?
snow
Who are the characters?
Mom, Dad, Daughter
Where did mom put the golden gelts?
under the tree
When do they pack up the decorations?
after new year
who came for dinner?
aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents