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  1. 2. What you wear for a Christmas Day dip in the ocean or pool.
  2. 3. New Zealand's famous 'Christmas Tree' with bright red flowers.
  3. 4. Footwear commonly worn with shorts and a Santa hat.
  4. 6. An appliance used indoors to circulate air and cool down.
  5. 8. hat The only traditional winter item that is frequently worn.
  6. 9. cuts Sliced, pre-cooked meats often served buffet-style.
  7. 12. Used to tidy the garden before guests arrive.
  8. 14. A seabird you might spot on a coastal Christmas walk.
  9. 17. Used to keep drinks and food cool outdoors (a cooler box).
  10. 18. A green, fuzzy fruit often used to decorate a pavlova or trifle.
  11. 20. A popular, expensive seafood delicacy for a special Christmas meal.
  12. 21. Where many Kiwis spend Christmas Day, swapping snow for sand.
  13. 23. n slide A fun, wet activity for kids to cool down in the garden.
  14. 25. A much-needed relief from the midday sun.
  15. 26. A casual summer game played in the backyard or on the lawn.
  16. 27. A light, refreshing side dish preferred over heavy roasted vegetables.
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  1. 1. The loud, buzzing insect sound of a hot Kiwi summer.
  2. 3. An alternative to a formal meal, enjoyed in a park or by the water.
  3. 5. Essential protection needed before heading outdoors.
  4. 7. A mandatory, meringue-based dessert, often topped with summer fruit.
  5. 10. To take a quick, refreshing swim in the ocean or pool.
  6. 11. A tiny creature you might see if you go for an evening walk.
  7. 13. The common New Zealand word for a swimsuit.
  8. 15. A layered, often boozy dessert with jelly, custard, and fruit.
  9. 16. The main cooking method for Christmas lunch, often on the deck.
  10. 19. cream A popular, expensive seafood delicacy for a special Christmas meal.
  11. 21. Where the kids run around and the water fight happens.
  12. 22. The long summer break that often starts just before Christmas.
  13. 24. The outdoor area where the family gathers for lunch and drinks.