Chritmas

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  1. 2. A long sock, traditionally filled with small Christmas gifts.
  2. 6. The place and conditions of a birth; commonly used to refer to the birth of Jesus.
  3. 9. The eight-day “festival of lights” commemorating the rededication of the Jewish temple around 200 B.C. The holiday is celebrated by lighting candles, eating fried foods, playing games, and giving gifts.
  4. 10. A half-goat, half-demon character of European folklore who punishes misbehaving children during Christmas.
  5. 11. A cookie made with molasses and ginger.
  6. 13. A four-sided top used by children to play a gambling game during Hanukkah.
  7. 14. Christmas To All And To All A Good Night! Every Time A Bell Rings An Angel Gets His Wings.
  8. 15. A traditional ingredient for Christmas dishes, especially in America.
  9. 19. is a vertical pipe or flue used to vent smoke and gases from a fireplace or stove
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  1. 1. A British holiday celebrated the day after Christmas; traditionally when servants and tradespeople were given a “Christmas Box” by employers.
  2. 3. Breaking news, also heard as the lyric “Oh tidings of comfort and joy” in the religious holiday song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlement.
  3. 4. A religious and cultural festival celebrating Jesus Christ’s birth that is typically observed on December 25th.
  4. 5. A grouchy spoilsport who doesn’t enjoy Christmas.
  5. 7. A British holiday celebrated the day after Christmas
  6. 8. A small, decorative sphere hung from a Christmas tree.
  7. 12. on the Christmas tree and listened to their sweet ringing sound as we opened presents.
  8. 16. Magical, pointy-eared creatures who build toys for well-behaved children at the behest of Santa.
  9. 17. Pole Believed by many Westerners to be Santa Claus’s home.
  10. 18. Claus A mythical, white-bearded man clad in red who delivers presents to well-behaved children on Christmas Eve; based on legends of the historical Saint Nicholas’s generosity.
  11. 19. A festive song or hymn sung at Christmas.