2024 Christmas Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. This recent thriller was set in the Vatican.
  2. 4. This synthetic gem is becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable jewelry option.
  3. 6. This material was popular in vintage holiday dresses, and is making a comeback.
  4. 10. Idaho - one of your favorite reads of the year - was written by Emily _____.
  5. 11. The new Gen+ primary programme is called the ____ course.
  6. 12. The _____ regime was overthrown in Syria in early December.
  7. 13. At this French traditional meal, people stay awake until morning on Christmas Day.
  8. 14. The Euros football tournament was held in this country in July.
  9. 17. In Bolivia, some people bring these animals with them when they attend Christmas mass.
  10. 18. This country placed third on the medals chart at the Paris summer olympics.
  11. 20. This country donates a Christmas tree to Trafalgar Square annually.
  12. 21. This is perfect for you! In this country people gift books on Christmas Eve and spend the evening reading them and sipping hot chocolate.
  13. 23. This country won the T20 World Cup for cricket this year.
  14. 25. In April this rare astrological phenomenon occurred in North America.
  15. 27. The Oxford University Press picked this phrase as its 2024 word of the year.
  16. 30. Rudolph’s girlfriend in the TV special was called this.
  17. 31. Saint Nicholas was born in this modern-day country.
  18. 32. The name for a European Space Agency satellite which observed May 2024 was the warmest on record.
Down
  1. 1. You wouldn’t touch the Grinch with a ________ (and a half) foot-pole!
  2. 2. This Cambridge word of the year is sort-of woo-woo.
  3. 3. brat, a defining 2024 album, is the work of this British popstar.
  4. 5. This organization tracks Santa every year.
  5. 7. Brenda Lee was this age when she recorded Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree.
  6. 8. The 2024 Met Gala theme - _______ Beauties - was kind of a snooze fest.
  7. 9. This demanding toy became a sensation in Christmas 1996.
  8. 12. Trump was shot at a rally in this Pennsylvania town.
  9. 15. This is the 2025 Pantone color of the year.
  10. 16. This British bear was the star of a third movie this year, this time set in Peru.
  11. 19. The CEO of this company was shot and killed in December.
  12. 22. A bridge in this city collapsed when a container ship collided with it.
  13. 24. Trump is the first president since _______ to be elected for a second non-consecutive term.
  14. 26. This country is the most recent NATO member.
  15. 28. This Russian opposition leader died aged 47 in February.
  16. 29. Algerian boxer _____ Khalid won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics amidst controversy about her gender.