A Very Merry Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Green holiday plant often hung in doorways
  2. 8. Animal that lays eggs, found on the sixth day
  3. 9. A Christmas flower often used in decorations
  4. 11. The reindeer with a glowing red nose
  5. 12. A classic Christmas carol about sleigh rides in the snow
  6. 15. Spiced cookie dough shaped into houses or people
  7. 17. Jewish holiday celebrated with a menorah
  8. 18. Holiday in Mexico celebrated with "Las Posadas"
Down
  1. 2. “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the ________ glisten and children listen, to hear sleigh bells in the snow.”
  2. 3. Popular Christmas song
  3. 4. A fragrant gift brought by the Wise Men
  4. 5. A traditional holiday drink made from egg and milk
  5. 6. Musical door greeters during the holidays
  6. 7. A candelabra lit during Hanukkah holding nine candles
  7. 10. Santa’s little helpers at the North Pole
  8. 13. The number of “reindeer” traditionally associated with Santa Claus
  9. 14. Green grouchy character who tried to steal Christmas
  10. 16. Author of “A Christmas Carol”