Chapter Four Written by Lewis King Elementary School, Mascouche, Quebec, Canada (Teacher - Rhonda Steiner) |
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Sophie was so thrilled that Annie showed a sincere interest in Hanukah. Sophie reached for the small gift bag she brought with her and handed it to Annie. Annie’s eyes lit up when she saw the beautiful gift she received. It was a tiny gold menorah with miniature candles and a shiny blue dreidel with silver writing on its sides. “We can play the dreidel game if you wish?” asked Sophie. “I’d love to!” shouted Annie. “Each silver letter means something different. Nun means nothing, gimmel means you take it all, hay means you win half of what is in the kitty and shin means you lose, and must put some more goodies in the kitty,” explained Sophie. “What goes in the kitty?” asked Annie. “Anything delicious to eat!” replied Sophie.
Annie ran to the kitchen and brought back a plate full of cookies, candy canes and chocolate. The two sat on the floor of Annie’s cozy room playing the dreidel game. Sophie felt warm inside as she watched her best friend. She knew what the spirit of the season truly was.
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