Christmas

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Across
  1. 3. Customs passed down over time.
  2. 6. The shortest day of the year.
  3. 7. The time period when Christmas became popular in Europe.
  4. 8. The holiday celebrated on December 25.
  5. 11. An ancient Roman winter festival.
  6. 13. The organization that officially recognized Christmas.
  7. 14. Items often exchanged during Christmas.
  8. 15. The month when Christmas is celebrated.
Down
  1. 1. Christians believe this person was born on Christmas.
  2. 2. A popular Christmas decoration.
  3. 4. The saint who inspired Santa Claus.
  4. 5. The town where Jesus was born.
  5. 9. A winter celebration from northern Europe.
  6. 10. The author of *A Christmas Carol*.
  7. 11. A cheerful gift-giver dressed in red.
  8. 12. The continent where many Christmas traditions developed.