Christmas

3. a story or a situation that is exciting because its ending or result is uncertain until it happens
4. something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you
6. decoration that is added to increase the beauty of something
8. involving or having the character of a crime
9. a happy or religious song, usually one sung at Christmas
10. the spirit of a dead person, sometimes represented as a pale, almost transparent image of that person that some people believe appears to people who are alive
11. a hollow metal object shaped like a cup that makes a ringing sound when hit by something hard, especially a clapper
14. the part of society consisting of criminal organizations and activities
16. a tropical plant with groups of bright red leaves that look like flowers
17. the story of a book, film, play, etc.
20. a real or artificial fir tree that is decorated and kept in the home at Christmas
21. a type of deer that has horns like branches and lives in colder, northern parts of the world
22. a large sled (= vehicle for traveling over snow and ice) pulled by animals, esp. horses

1. the amount of money that is owed by a person, company, country, etc. and that they usually have to pay interest on
2. a child whose parents are dead
5. a story on television or radio or in a newspaper, etc. that is broadcast or printed in separate parts
7. an imaginary old man with white hair, a long white beard, and a red coat who, children are told, brings them presents at Christmas
8. a tube of brightly coloured paper, usually given at Christmas parties, that makes a noise when pulled apart by two people and contains small presents
12. someone who has a great desire to possess money and hates to spend it, sometimes living like a poor person because of this
13. a piece of wax with a wick (= string) in the middle that burns slowly, giving off light
15. an evergreen plant (= one that never loses its leaves) that grows on trees, with small, white fruits and pale yellow flowers. Mistletoe is often used as a Christmas decoration, and it is traditional to kiss someone under it
18. a ring made of flowers and leaves or evergreens (= plants that are green all year)
19. a large sock that children leave out when they go to bed the night before Christmas so that it can be filled with presents
20. a decorated card that you send to someone at Christmas