The Legend of the Poinsettia

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What does it mean to dye something?

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To change the color of something by soaking it in a colored liquid.

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What is la Navidad?

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La Navidad is the Spanish word for Christmas.

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What is a procession?

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A procession is a group of people moving together in a formal way, often as part of a celebration, like a parade.

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What responsibilities does Lucida have?

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Lucida is responsible for taking care of her siblings, feeding the donkey, and patting out tortillas.

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How did Lucida and her mom change the color of the yard?

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They changed the color of the yard by dyeing it.

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What happens when you tangle something?

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When you tangle something, it gets twisted together in a messy way.

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What is a blanket?

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A blanket is a piece of fabric used to keep warm.

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What is the main theme of The Legend of the Poinsettia?

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The main theme is about love, family, and the spirit of giving.

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What is a holiday?

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A holiday is a special day of celebration or remembrance.

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What does it mean to weave?

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To weave means to make fabric by interlacing threads.