1. a harvest festival celebrated from Dec. 26th until
Jan. 1st in some African-American communities.
2. the day on which the Zen tradition commemorates the
enlightenment, or nirvana, of the Buddha.
3. a Jewish festival lasting eight days, in commemoration
of the rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees following
their victory over the Syrians under Antiochus IV, characterized
chiefly by the lighting of the menorah on each night of
the festival.
4. having or displaying great dignity or nobility.
5. an accessory or detail used to beautify the appearance
of something.
6. the act or ceremony of crowning a king, queen, or other
sovereign.
7. something revealed or disclosed.
8. a glittering metallic substance used in pieces or strips
to produce a sparkling effect cheaply.
9. the Hindu festival of lights, celebrated as a religious
holiday throughout India.
10. a figure of a person made of packed snow.
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11. an inability to resist the gratification of whims
and desires.
12. complete and wholehearted fidelity.
13. the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; the month
of fasting; the holiest period for the Islamic faith.
14. something used to beautify or commemorate.
15. a period of time set aside for feasting and celebration.
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