Celebrations of the Season

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Across
  1. 2. Edible cane.
  2. 5. Four sided spinning top.
  3. 6. Santa's helpers.
  4. 8. Start of a calendar.
  5. 9. Santa's home.
  6. 13. Birth of Christ.
  7. 14. Red Nosed reindeer.
  8. 16. Native to Mexico - plant.
  9. 17. Meaning "Light" - Hebrew.
Down
  1. 1. African American celebration meaning "First Fruits".
  2. 3. Celebration of the longest night among the Persian community.
  3. 4. Mean spirited & unfriendly.
  4. 7. Astronomical object that lead the way.
  5. 10. Potato Pancakes
  6. 11. December 21st
  7. 12. Eyes made of coal.
  8. 15. "Festival of Lights" - Jewish.