Iconic American Christmas

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  1. 2. A reindeer with a glowing red nose that helps Santa Claus deliver presents to children all over the world by pulling his sleigh.
  2. 4. Popular snowman character associated with the holiday spirit
  3. 8. A plant hung in doorways during Christmas, under which people kiss.
  4. 10. A sock hung by the fireplace for Santa to fill with treats.
  5. 14. Sant Claus' vehicle used to deliver presents. Towed by 8 reindeer.
  6. 16. Something given to someone without the expectation of something in return.
  7. 17. An object inside the home that ornaments hang on. Often has a star or angel at the top.
  8. 19. Ghost of Christmas ___: it shows the approaching bad events to come in Scrooge’s life.
  9. 21. A classic poem named “Twas the ___ Before Christmas”. It describes Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve.
  10. 22. A sweet, spiced cookie often shaped like a house or people. Americans love to decorate these with icing and other candies.
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  1. 1. The holiday celebrated on December 25th.
  2. 3. A decorative item hung on a Christmas tree.
  3. 5. Ghost of Christmas ___: it shows Scrooge his employees life happening right now.
  4. 6. A unique ice crystal that falls from the sky in winter.
  5. 7. The name of a movie ____ on 34th Street. A heartwarming tale of a man who claims to be Santa Claus and proves his authenticity in court.
  6. 9. People who go around sining Christmas songs from door to door. Or in a main square, park, plaza, mall in town.
  7. 10. The main character from A Christmas Story. He is miserly and has to learn to be kind.
  8. 11. A hanging, pointed piece of ice formed by dripping water. Also a common outdoor Christmas light on houses.
  9. 12. A movie named It’s a ___ Life about George Bailey, who learns the value of his life through the help of a guardian angel.
  10. 13. A Christmas spirit that shows Scrooge his joyful past. ___ of Christmas Past.
  11. 15. Colorful decorations that illuminate homes and trees during Christmas.
  12. 18. A figure made of stacked large balls of snow, often with a carrot nose, stick arms, and coal or buttons for eyes.
  13. 20. Santa’s trusty animals that pull his sleigh. Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.