Christmas Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Action taken with eager fingers on December morning
  2. 5. Plant that prompts seasonal smooches
  3. 6. Neckwear for nippy weather
  4. 8. Wrapped mystery under the tree
  5. 10. Curved confection with peppermint pedigree
  6. 11. Precipitation that inspires snowmen and school closures
  7. 13. Beverage left for a nocturnal visitor
  8. 15. Yuletide beverage with a creamy kick
  9. 16. One with a luminous nasal feature, often leading the charge
  10. 17. Triadic chuckle of a jolly icon
  11. 18. Vehicle with runners, airborne on December 24th
Down
  1. 1. Shimmering strand for festive flair
  2. 2. Holiday with carols, candles, and consumerism
  3. 4. Celestial symbol atop evergreens
  4. 6. Hung receptacle for small surprises
  5. 7. Industrious beings with pointy ears and toy expertise
  6. 9. Melodic tradition, often door-to-door
  7. 12. Fleet-footed member of a famous octet
  8. 14. Mythic headquarters of holiday logistics