December Holidays

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Across
  1. 5. Jolly figure who brings gifts on Christmas Eve
  2. 6. Hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there
  3. 7. Mode of transportation for Santa
  4. 11. Wooden soldier often associated with Christmas ballets
  5. 13. Striped peppermint treat often hung on Christmas trees
  6. 14. Traditional Christmas dessert or a festive log-shaped decoration
  7. 15. Animals that pull Santa's sleigh
Down
  1. 1. Week-long celebration of African heritage in late December
  2. 2. Green character who tries to steal Christmas
  3. 3. Plant hung to encourage holiday kisses
  4. 4. Scene depicting the birth of Jesus
  5. 8. Festival of Lights in the Jewish tradition
  6. 9. Spinning top used in a Hanukkah game
  7. 10. Snowman brought to life by a magical hat
  8. 12. Nine-branched candelabrum lit during Hanukkah