December

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Across
  1. 4. This Patron Saint was the model for Santa Claus
  2. 7. Injury caused by exposure to extreme cold
  3. 9. Santa's preferred entry point on Christmas Eve
  4. 11. Singing holiday songs door-to-door
  5. 12. Plant hung overhead to encourage holiday kisses
  6. 13. A famous fairy in the Nutcracker
  7. 14. African American cultural celebration in late December
  8. 16. This hot beverage is a favorite among children
Down
  1. 1. Animals that pull Santa's sleigh
  2. 2. _______ Day a Canadian (and other Common Wealth Countries) tradition on December 26th
  3. 3. An 8 day Jewish Festival of Lights
  4. 5. A thing to roast over an open fire
  5. 6. Red and green plant popular as a Christmas decoration
  6. 7. A famous "jolly happy soul"
  7. 8. A type of sled
  8. 10. Ancient Winter Festival that influenced Christmas traditions
  9. 15. Dickens character who hated Christmas