Christmas Around The World

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Across
  1. 2. Country known for a special Christmas bread called ‘Christopsomo,’ meaning ‘Christ’s bread’
  2. 5. Country that claims to be the home of Santa Claus in the Lapland region
  3. 7. Country famous for the traditional Yule log cake, known as ‘Bûche de Noël’
  4. 10. Country where Ded Moroz, or ‘Grandfather Frost,’ brings gifts for New Year’s rather than Christmas
  5. 12. Country where Sinterklaas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, originates
  6. 15. Country known for breaking a ‘Christmas wafer’ called ‘Oplatek’ before Christmas dinner
  7. 16. Country where it’s tradition to decorate Christmas trees with spider web ornaments for good luck
Down
  1. 1. Country with the tradition of 13 ‘Yule Lads’ who bring gifts during Christmas
  2. 3. Kingdom Country where Christmas crackers were invented
  3. 4. Country where the Christmas tree tradition began
  4. 6. Country famous for its tradition of the ‘Feast of the Seven Fishes’ on Christmas Eve
  5. 8. Country where the carol ‘Silent Night’ was written” (Answer: Austria)
  6. 9. Country of origin for the poinsettia plant, a popular Christmas decoration
  7. 11. Country known for the St. Lucia celebration, where girls wear crowns of candles
  8. 13. Country that donates the annual Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square
  9. 14. Country where ‘El Gordo,’ the Christmas lottery, is a big annual event