24 Days, 24 Clues: A Christmas Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. A heavy snowstorm that can delay or cancel classes.
  2. 4. The area in front of a fireplace where it is warm.
  3. 7. Figurine that comes to life in a famous ballet.
  4. 9. One of Santa’s reindeer.
  5. 10. The day marking the official start of winter.
  6. 11. Famous carol about a peaceful holy night.
  7. 13. A sled used for sliding down snowy hills.
  8. 15. A unique crystal of ice that falls from the sky.
  9. 18. Season of preparation leading up to Christmas.
  10. 19. Celebration with friends before the holiday break.
  11. 21. Scene depicting the birth of Jesus.
  12. 23. Classic winter duet about a chilly evening.
  13. 24. Traditional Spanish greeting for Christmas.
Down
  1. 1. Candleholder used during Kwanzaa celebrations.
  2. 3. Exams that conclude the semester.
  3. 5. Green character who tries to steal Christmas.
  4. 6. Short term between the fall and spring semesters.
  5. 8. A goal set for the upcoming year.
  6. 12. Red plant commonly used as a Christmas decoration.
  7. 14. A Christmas song that begins “Fa la la la la, la la la la…”
  8. 16. Visitors who brought gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh.
  9. 17. A tree that stays green all year.
  10. 20. Spiced cookies often shaped like people or houses.
  11. 22. Four-sided spinning top used during Hanukkah.