1. Word of the Day Week of December 8, 2014 aroma (noun) a very nice smell Sentence: Every time my mom bakes cookies, there is a sweet aroma in the house.

2. Word of the Day Week of December 8, 2014 charity (noun) an organization set up to provide help Sentence: The library club collected cans of food to give to a local charity.

3. Word of the Day Week of December 8, 2014 holiday (noun) a special day of celebration: a day when most people do not go to work. Sentences: December 25 th is an official public holiday.

4. Word of the Day Week of December 8, 2014 Hanukkah (noun) a Jewish holiday that lasts 8 days. It is usually celebrated in December. Sentence: Ms. Jasso’s 3 rd grade teacher celebrated Hanukkah instead of Christmas.