Christmas in New Orleans

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Across
  1. 2. The family whose home in Mid-City was a yearly Christmas destination to see their expansive decorations.
  2. 4. City Park offers this type of festivity in the Oaks, either by driving or walking.
  3. 6. This restaurateur/fast food magnate was known for his elaborate Christmas decorations.
  4. 7. Puppeteer Oscar, who created 5 Down.
  5. 8. For many New Orleanians, Christmas is just the marking place until this Catholic holiday, the beginning of Carnival.
  6. 10. First elf named in the annual Very Merry Holly Daze specials on YouTube.
  7. 11. For most of the 20th century, this wide street was the center of the holidays in New Orleans.
Down
  1. 1. Name for the French-style dinner/eating marathon held every Dec. 24th.
  2. 3. These flaming beacons dot the levies to guide Papa Noel every Christmas Eve.
  3. 5. The official puppet mascot of the NOLA holidays, created by 7 Across for Maison Blanche dept. store.
  4. 9. Second elf named in the annual Very Merry Holly Daze specials on YouTube.