CRF Winter crossword 2025

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Across
  1. 2. Character from Dr Seuss book 'who stole Christmas'
  2. 9. Traditional Scots word for last day of the year
  3. 10. House made from snow and ice
  4. 12. A large slow moving mass of ice
  5. 13. Which bird found in Scottish highlands turns white over winter
  6. 17. Botanical name for holly
  7. 19. What Christmas movie (1984) featured 'Gizmo'
  8. 20. Who traditionally brings gifts to people via the chimney on 25 Dec?
  9. 21. Snow storm with strong winds
  10. 22. One of Santa's reindeer
  11. 23. What level of award did ECRF Genetics lab achieve in October 2025
  12. 24. Twas the night before Christmas mammal
Down
  1. 1. Christmas Houseplant
  2. 3. In the Christian calendar what is the 6th day after Christmas called?
  3. 4. In Dicken's Christmas tale what is the main character's first name?
  4. 5. what sport using a broom and stone is played on ice?
  5. 6. Vehicle to clear snow on roads
  6. 7. Creamy,spiced drink made from eggs and dairy often includes rum or brandy
  7. 8. Some mammals do this over winter
  8. 11. Day of the year with shortest amount of daylight
  9. 14. Raymond briggs book turned into classic Christmas film
  10. 15. mix of snow and rain
  11. 16. Parasitic plant which has poisonous white berries
  12. 18. How many gold rings does this traditional Christmas Carol have?