In a land far away, with a culture so rich,
There lived a tortoise, who loved to dig a ditch.
He lived in Nigeria, where yams were the best,
And his ancestors before him, were truly blessed.

One day, he heard about a fruit so divine,
A persimmon, so sweet, it was worth a shrine.
He traveled afar to Israel's land,
Where Sukkoth was celebrated, so grand.

He saw a synagogue, with people inside,
All gathered together, to honor and abide.
In the corner, was a fruit, he had never seen,
An etrog, so unique, it must be a dream.

He learned of Chusok, a Korean tradition,
Where persimmons were gifted, in a grand exhibition.
He knew he must take this fruit, to his home,
And teach his people, how to use it to roam.

He returned to Nigeria, with a new tradition,
Of gifting persimmons, with love and affection.
His ancestors smiled, as he shared his new find,
A fruit so special, it opened their mind.

Now, every year, they celebrate with joy,
The persimmon, a fruit, that no one can destroy.
And the tortoise is known, as a hero so bold,
Who brought a new tradition, worth more than gold.

Reflections

1. What did the tortoise discover in Israel?
2. What new tradition did the tortoise bring back to Nigeria?
3. How did the tortoise's ancestors react to the new tradition?
4. Why did the tortoise think it was important to share the persimmon fruit with his community?
5. Have you ever discovered something new and shared it with your friends or family?