CSS 2024 Holiday Crossword

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  1. 2. Which holiday marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year?
  2. 5. According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmas time?
  3. 6. Signifying the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance, what is the name of the Hindu light festival that usually falls at the end of October / beginning of November?
  4. 7. Which famous duo sang Last Christmas?
  5. 9. What fast food restaurant is popular in Japan on Christmas?
  6. 11. What is the most popular and common color featured during the Chinese New Year?
  7. 12. Which US President was a big fan of hot chocolate? (Last name)
  8. 14. What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
  9. 16. How many candles does a menorah have?
  10. 17. What’s the real name of Santa Claus?
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  1. 1. What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
  2. 3. In which country is it tradition to hide all brooms in the house on Christmas Eve?
  3. 4. What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
  4. 8. How many days are there in the Kwanzaa celebration?
  5. 9. What December holiday, which honors various African harvest festival traditions, was invented in 1966 by Professor Maulana Karenga?
  6. 10. What is the fear of snow called?
  7. 13. The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?
  8. 15. Which country is credited with the creation of the Christmas beverage, eggnog?