Christmas

4. cardboard tubes pulled by two people at Christmas; they make a bang and contain a small gift, a paper hat, and a joke.
8. an old word for the Christmas season, especially used in traditional or historical contexts.
9. a black fuel; traditionally, naughty children were said to receive it instead of presents.
10. circular decoration made of holly leaves and red berries, often hung on doors.
12. plays performed at Christmas that show the story of the birth of Jesus.
14. a series of small electric lights used to decorate trees, houses, or streets at Christmas.
16. decorative knots of ribbon used on presents or decorations.

1. television programmes that are shown again, not new episodes.
2. a plant hung at Christmas; traditionally, people kiss under it.
3. the British name for Santa Claus, who brings presents to children at Christmas.
5. small sweet pies traditionally eaten at Christmas in the UK, filled with dried fruit and spices.
6. a traditional Christmas song.
7. small, usually round decorations hung on a Christmas tree.
11. red and green plants commonly used as Christmas decorations.
13. thin, shiny strips used to decorate Christmas trees or rooms.
15. a large sock hung up at Christmas for small gifts and sweets.
16. Day 26 December, a public holiday in the UK, traditionally a day for giving gifts to workers and spending time with family.