CHRISTMAS VOCABULARY CROSSWORD PUZZLE
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- 3. A vehicle used for traveling over snow, typically pulled by horses or reindeer, often associated with Santa Claus.
- 6. 25th December
- 7. A circular band of flowers, leaves, or other materials used as a decoration, often hung on doors.
- 8. Decorative items like balls, bells, angels, and candy canes used to adorn the Christmas tree.
- 9. 31st December
- 11. A structure or passage that provides a way for Santa Claus to enter homes, traditionally associated with his mode of entry to deliver presents.
- 13. A term used to describe bad behavior or someone who has misbehaved, potentially leading to receiving no gifts or a lump of coal from Santa Claus.
- 14. A figure made of packed snow, typically resembling a person with arms made of twigs, a carrot for a nose, and stones for eyes and buttons.
- 15. Personal promises or goals made for the upcoming year, often focused on self-improvement or positive changes.
- 17. A symbolic gift that represents punishment for bad behavior, often associated with the idea that Santa gives coal to naughty children.
- 20. Items given to friends and family as a symbol of love and appreciation during the holiday season.
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- 1. A mythical figure associated with Christmas, known for bringing gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
- 2. A type of spiced cookie or cake often cut into various shapes and decorated with icing.
- 4. Also known as the Three Kings, they were biblical figures who visited the infant Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- 5. Sweet, peppermint-flavored sticks, traditionally red and white-striped, often used as decorations or treats.
- 10. An evergreen tree, often decorated with ornaments, lights, and topped with a star or an angel, symbolizing Christmas.
- 12. A term used to describe good behavior or someone who has been well-behaved, often associated with receiving gifts from Santa Claus.
- 16. Large socks hung by the fireplace or on a mantle for Santa to fill with small gifts and treats.
- 18. Going from house to house, singing Christmas songs and spreading holiday cheer.
- 19. A plant hung as a decoration, under which people are traditionally allowed to kiss during the holiday season.