Week 12
having the observable illuminated part greater than a semicircle and less than a circle.
gibbous
sufficiently important to be worthy of attention
significant
jellied sauce made from cranberries, a traditional accompaniment to turkey.
cranberry sauce
strong belief in God based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.
faith
device for cracking nuts
nutcracker
shrinking in light
waning
the action of dispossessing someone of property.
expropriation
person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons
pilgrim
model representing Jesus Christ's birth
nativity
long open box for horses or cattle to eat from, where baby Jesus was placed after birth.
manger
when one object in space blocks another from view.
eclipse
reluctance to see or experience any more of something.
weariness
large domesticated bird native to North America.
turkey
represent by means of symbols
symbolize
annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth
Christmas
hollow area, or pit, in the ground
crater
the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country
leader
the expression of gratitude, especially to God
Thanksgiving
a beginning or start.
commencement
long sock hung up by children on Christmas Eve to be filled with Santa's presents.
stocking
throw back light without absorbing it.
reflect
remove forcibly from power
overthrow
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern
constellation
a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamentation made for Advent
Advent wreath
showing a spirit of irresponsible fun or playfulness
mischievous