Christmas Crossword
Across
- 5. An evergreen tree which people decorate with lights, tinsel, etc. at Christmas.
- 9. Large bird traditionally eaten at Christmas.
- 10. A vertical structure which extends through the roof of a house and allows smoke to escape from the fireplace. Santa Claus (Father Christmas) traditionally enters the house through the chimney.
- 11. A plant with evergreen leaves and white berries, traditionally used as a Christmas decoration. When two people walk under the plant, they are supposed to kiss.
- 12. Evergreen shrub (кустарник) with red berries used for decoration at Christmas.
- 13. A joyful traditional song or hymn sung at Christmas.
Down
- 1. A large deer with branching antlers (рога) found in some cold climates, and thought to pull Santa's sleigh.
- 2. Something sent to family and friends at Christmas.
- 3. A decorated cardboard tube wrapped in paper that makes a sharp explosive noise ('crack') and releases a small gift when two people pull it apart.
- 4. Circular band of flowers or leaves used to decorate the front door of homes at Christmas.
- 5. The annual (ежегодный) celebration by Christians of the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25.
- 6. A sledge or light cart pulled by horses or reindeer over snow and ice.
- 7. A round stick of wax with a central wick (фитиль) which is lit to give light as it burns.
- 8. A glittering material produced in strips and used for decoration at Christmas.