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This is a story of a family's Hanukkah traditions. Malka, Zalman and their family is preparing for the Festival of Lights but they do not have much money. Malka's mother is preparing the meal for the beginning of Hanukkah while Malka and her brother play with a dreidel. To make more money, her papa has to work very long hours in his tailor shop. Unlike years previous when the family was able to afford to invite many guests, the family will only have two, Uncle Shmuel and Aunt Hindy, for their first night of Hanukkah. After a long night of enjoying the family's company, there was a knock at Malka's door. A stranger was there, and Malka's family invited him in. He was old and poor and just wanted a shelter and some company. He played Dreidel with Zalman and read stories aloud to the family. After everyone was asleep, the old man, who never revealed his name, left a note for the family and left. Behind with the note, the stranger left wonderful gifts and the family celebrated. This story would be appropriate during the holiday season, possibly when studying different customs of the world. Each student in a classroom should have his or her celebrations represented, including Jewish individuals. This story would acknowledge the practice and traditions, using appropriate terms to describe the events.
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