Global Christmas Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. This large Yule straw effigy of a certain animal in Sweden is a frequent victim of arson attacks.
  2. 3. In Austria, this beastly creature enjoys stuffing naughty children into his basket.
  3. 8. This seasonal flower is a beloved decoration in Mexico.
  4. 11. In the Netherlands, children place these near their fireplace in hopes of it being filled with gifts during the holidays.
  5. 12. In this Northern European country, witches and spirits take flight to cause mischief on Christmas Eve.
  6. 13. In the United States, some Americans enjoy hiding this unexpected food inside their Christmas tree.
  7. 14. In this Central American country, residents enjoy the time-honored tradition of roller skating on Christmas Eve.
  8. 15. In Colombia, people place these in their windows to mark the beginning of the season.
Down
  1. 1. In this Asian nation, it is tradition to enjoy a KFC meal on Christmas Eve.
  2. 4. In this Southeast Asian country, citizens compete to see who can create the most elaborate Christmas lanterns.
  3. 5. This European nation is well known for its large Christmas markets.
  4. 6. In Poland,some families do not begin eating their Christmas dinner until a _____ appears in the sky.
  5. 7. In South Africa, this fried bug is a traditional Christmas delicacy.
  6. 9. In this country, 13 mischievous "Yule Lads" enjoy pranking people in the days leading up to Christmas.
  7. 10. In this Oceanic island nation, residents enjoy barbecues and cookouts for Christmas.