Family Holidays

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Across
  1. 9. Holiday dishes
  2. 13. Pull it down and light it up
  3. 14. Favorite holiday of several siblings
  4. 16. Christmas day roast beast
  5. 19. New Year’s Eve noisemakers
  6. 21. She made the famous spoon doll
  7. 24. Sorry Mom, Aunt Mary’s was best
  8. 28. A rare Scorpio
  9. 30. Dad’s favorite cookie
  10. 32. A favorite of Nanci’s
  11. 34. When Dad made them, it felt like a holiday
  12. 35. Say a blessing and pass it on
  13. 37. Where the magic happened for many years
  14. 38. Make it or you’ll get a lump
  15. 41. He “dressed up” for Halloween one year
  16. 43. Where I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
  17. 45. Popular family birthday month
  18. 46. Only two - so far
  19. 47. Put them out early for St. Nicholas
Down
  1. 1. Homemade with grinder
  2. 2. Jimmy’s favorite birthday cake
  3. 3. Some place it, some toss it
  4. 4. No fish or nuts for her growing up
  5. 5. Mom’s favorite cookie
  6. 6. Tie the bows!
  7. 7. Tme to honor Dad
  8. 8. Tasty holiday drink, with soda
  9. 10. They made every occasion special
  10. 11. Sets the Nativity scene
  11. 12. Paul’s favorite dessert
  12. 15. She does a different take on cranberry sauce
  13. 17. Some like it hot
  14. 18. Mom likes him best at Christmas
  15. 20. She made the best mashed potatoes
  16. 22. Mom’s choice for pies
  17. 23. Dad set them off until the sheriff showed up
  18. 25. The shape of a New Year chapeau, one year
  19. 26. Xmas eve dinner entrée
  20. 27. Another popular family birthday month
  21. 29. What this holiday puzzle is all about
  22. 31. It’s absolutely necessary to decorate the tree
  23. 33. Time to honor Mom
  24. 36. A Polish tradition in Patty’s family
  25. 39. Played host to Mom & Dad in recent years
  26. 40. A different kind of fowl for Kathy
  27. 41. Almost April Fools Day
  28. 42. She loved the Easter egg hunts
  29. 44. Colorful signs of new life at Easter