December

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Across
  1. 3. A candelabra with nine lights used in Jewish worship
  2. 4. Author of "A Christmas Carol"
  3. 7. The first weekday after Christmas
  4. 10. The shortest day of the year
  5. 12. Candle holder with seven spaces used in celebrating Kwanzaa
  6. 13. "Yule book flood" tradition celebrated in Iceland
Down
  1. 1. Potato pancakes traditionally eaten with applesauce and sour cream
  2. 2. A rich cake containing nuts, dried or candied fruits, and spices
  3. 5. "Unity" in the celebration of Kwanzaa
  4. 6. A drink consisting of eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and often alcoholic liquor
  5. 8. Character in Dr. Seuss's Christmas classic
  6. 9. An inn in Spanish-speaking countries
  7. 11. Swahili word that means "first"