December Holidays

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