Christmas

2. Long pieces of thin, shiny material used as decoration, especially at Christmas.
5. A hanging piece of ice formed by dripping water.
9. Wax sticks with wicks that are lit for light or decoration during Christmas.
10. The wise men who brought gifts to Jesus.
11. The area around a fireplace, central to many Christmas scenes.
14. The mother of Jesus in the Christmas story.
15. A flavor often associated with candy canes and holiday treats.
17. A character known for disliking Christmas.
19. A type of tree that stays green all year and symbolizes Christmas.
21. An old word for Christmas, originally a pagan festival.
22. Ice crystals forming in cold weather, associated with winter.
25. A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth.
28. A small sparkling light that keeps changing from bright to pale to bright again, as seen in Christmas lights or stars.
29. A sock-shaped bag filled with small gifts.
31. A metal instrument that rings, often used as a Christmas decoration.
32. A severe snowstorm, often associated with winter weather.
34. An arrangement of flowers and/or leaves in the shape of a circle, traditionally hung on doors as a decoration at Christmas.
35. A vehicle for traveling over snow, often associated with Santa.
36. A decorative ornament for a Christmas tree.
37. A celestial being often depicted as a messenger in the Christmas story.

1. A hope or desire, often expressed at Christmas.
3. Christian festival, held on 6 January, in memory of the time when the Magi came to see the baby Jesus at Bethlehem.
4. Perfect happiness, often associated with the holiday season.
6. A structure that Santa is said to use to deliver presents.
7. A person who tends sheep, featured in the Nativity story.
8. Animals that pull Santa’s sleigh.
10. A word often paired with Christmas to express joy.
12. Traditional Christmas songs sung during the holiday season.
13. The sound of bells, famously heard in Christmas music.
16. The night before Christmas Day, celebrated with anticipation.
18. A depiction of Jesus' birth scene.
19. A mythical being, often Santa’s helper in his workshop.
20. A creamy, spiced drink traditionally served at Christmas.
23. The town where Jesus was born.
24. A religious song of praise to God or a god, especially one sung by Christians in church.
26. The period leading up to Christmas, traditionally beginning four Sundays before.
27. A small, dancing light, like those of candles or a fire.
30. A decorative string of greenery or lights.
33. A strip of material used to tie or decorate gifts.