Colombian Christmas

5. the Son of God, who delivers gifts to children during Christmas
9. the most common religious affiliation in Colombia
10. a nativity scene
12. a dessert made from panela
14. Christmas is the largest annual event for these explosives in the country.
15. that which takes place during las Novenas de Aguinaldos
17. "Little Candles Day", a public holiday in Colombia
18. a nine-day religious ceremony held during the time leading up to Christmas from December 16 to December 24
20. a traditional Colombian dish made with pork, vegetables and spices

1. fried dough fritters; one of the main Christmas dishes in Colombia; a symbol of luck in Latin America
2. a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa
3. These are lit in celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
4. Christmas Eve
6. celebrated by playing pranks on others
7. a chicken and potato soup from Colombia
8. spending time with these people is most important during the holidays
11. holiday lights, significant during la Día de las Velitas
13. a traditional Christmas game
16. a type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry and filling
19. New Year's Eve