Christmas Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. Kiritimati is also known as what island?
  2. 3. Who wrote, "Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?" (2,5)
  3. 5. What real life department store is the movie 'Miracle on 34th Street' based on?
  4. 7. Which of Sant's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
  5. 9. In which Australian city is the traditional Boxing Day cricket test match held?
  6. 10. What is the name of the ballet traditionally performed around Christmas? (3,10)
  7. 11. In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
  8. 15. What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising (4,4)
  9. 16. In what modern-day country was St Nicholas born?
  10. 18. According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus? (5,5)
  11. 19. What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Down
  1. 1. Who is the authors of 'A Christmas Carol'? (7,7)
  2. 2. What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
  3. 4. In the opening scene of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas,' the characters are seen ejoying what recreational winter activity? (3,7)
  4. 5. Which plant is traditionally kissed under during Christmas?
  5. 6. In "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," what is the name of the hotel where Kevin stays? (3,5,5)
  6. 8. Which Christmas song was recorded by Jose Feliciano in 1970? (5,7)
  7. 12. Which country is credited with creating eggnog?
  8. 13. What's the name of the main villian in 'The Nightmare before Christmas'? (5,6)
  9. 14. In what country is KFC a popular Christmas meal?
  10. 17. Which Australian Christmas dessert's basic ingredient is egg whites?