Christmas
Across
- 1. - Decorative balls or trinkets hung on the Christmas tree.
- 3. - Traditional dense holiday cakes or puddings filled with dried fruit, nuts, and spices
- 5. - The story or physical display (crèche or manger scene) showing the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
- 7. - A circular arrangement of leaves, pinecones, or flowers hung on doors.
- 10. - The legendary figure who delivers presents to children on Christmas Eve.
- 13. - A plant hung in doorways; tradition dictates people stand under it to kiss.
- 15. - Spiced cookie dough shaped into figures or constructed into decorated houses.
- 18. - An old Germanic winter festival blended with Christian Christmas traditions.
- 19. - A horned, anthropomorphic figure in Central European folklore who punishes misbehaving children.
Down
- 2. - A tree—such as pine, fir, or spruce—decorated with lights, tinsel, and baubles.
- 4. - A large sock hung by the fireplace for small gifts and treats from Santa.
- 6. - Thin, shimmering strips of metallic material used for tree and room decoration.
- 8. - A rich, chilled dairy drink made with milk, cream, sugar, and whipped eggs (often spiced with nutmeg or rum).
- 9. - The mystical flying animals—including Rudolph with his red nose—that pull Santa’s sleigh.
- 11. - The four-week period of waiting and preparation leading up to Christmas Day.
- 12. Cane - A hard peppermint candy shaped like a shepherd's crook, striped red and white.
- 14. - The Christian holiday celebrated on January 6, marking the visit of the Magi to baby Jesus.
- 16. - Magical workshop helpers who build toys at the North Pole.
- 17. - The day celebrated traditionally on December 26.