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Key Vocabulary

Abolish

Abolir

Reclamation

Recuperación

Spinning top

Perinola

Self-determination

Autodeterminación

Faith

Fe

Holidays Around the World; Part II

Take a look at two of the most popular holidays around the world

Intermediate

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Holidays Around the World; Part II

Take a look at two of the most popular holidays around the world

Intermediate

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Hanukkah: a Jewish holiday
The word "Hanukkah" means "dedication." During the second century BC, King Antiochus tried to abolish Judaism and occupied the holy temple. Hanukkah celebrates the reclamation of the holy temple. Despite having a smaller army, the Jewish Maccabees defeated the king's men.

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