Christmas Around the World

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  1. 1. Traditional gingerbread cookies enjoyed in Germany during Christmas.
  2. 8. Nativity scenes displayed in Mexican homes during Christmas.
  3. 11. The period of preparation for Christmas, starting on the Sunday closest to November 30th.
  4. 12. Christmas Eve celebration in Mexico.
  5. 13. Shiny decoration often used to adorn Christmas trees.
  6. 15. Salted cod, often eaten in Mexico during Christmas dinner.
  7. 16. Traditional sourdough flatbread served in Ethiopia, often with meals.
Down
  1. 2. Country that celebrates Christmas on January 7th.
  2. 3. A hot, spiced wine popular at German Christmas markets.
  3. 4. A Mexican tradition that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
  4. 5. A traditional Mexican dish made with a plant and shrimp.
  5. 6. Mexican dish made from corn dough filled with meat or vegetables.
  6. 7. Spicy chicken stew served in Ethiopia for Christmas.
  7. 9. The name of the Ethiopian Christmas celebration.
  8. 10. A fast food chain famous for being part of Christmas dinner in Japan.
  9. 14. A fruit-filled bread traditionally served in Germany at Christmas.