December Holidays

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Across
  1. 2. hung by the chimney with care
  2. 4. Candle holder used during Hanukkah
  3. 11. Also known as the Star of Bethlehem
  4. 12. Something exchanged during the holidays
  5. 14. A Chinese town that manufactures 60% of all Xmas decorations and is known as Christmas Village
  6. 15. A week-long celebration honoring African heritage
  7. 16. Santas Little helper
  8. 17. A Latino tradition with 9 nights of celebration
  9. 20. December 8 Japanese celebration of enlightenment
  10. 21. a festival celebrated in Norse traditions
  11. 22. In German tradition this ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree and the first person to find it gets an extra gift
  12. 23. What blankets the ground in many places during December
Down
  1. 1. Birthplace of Jesus Christ
  2. 3. Holiday themed ballet classic
  3. 5. Decorative Item hung on a Christmas Tree
  4. 6. Potato pancakes enjoyed during Hanukkah
  5. 7. Holiday celebrated on December 25 marking the birth of Jesus
  6. 8. Hindu holiday celebrated with 5 days of gifts
  7. 9. Traditional holiday beverage
  8. 10. Sleigh pullers for Santa Claus
  9. 13. Central theme of Kwanza's first principle
  10. 18. Location of the NCAA holiday bowl Football game
  11. 19. A universal wish during the holidays