Festive Southern Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Plant hung at Christmas, often associated with kisses.
  2. 2. Severe snowstorm with strong winds.
  3. 4. Our regional all-colleague call bringing teams together.
  4. 6. Location of the latest Tackling Fraud Together event.
  5. 12. Sweet pastry filled with spiced fruit, a festive treat.
  6. 13. Santa’s mode of transport for delivering presents.
  7. 15. Frosty figure, often with a carrot nose.
  8. 17. Shiny decoration often draped on Christmas trees.
  9. 21. Hung by the fireplace to be filled with small gifts.
  10. 22. Savoury mixture served inside or alongside turkey.
  11. 24. Answer to Clue 3 of The Sleigh Route Riddle from our 4 December advent page.
  12. 25. Festive table item that pops and contains small surprises.
  13. 28. Santa’s little helper, often found in the workshop.
Down
  1. 1. Warm spiced drink enjoyed during winter festivities.
  2. 3. The third word in our Southern mission statement.
  3. 5. Decorative ball hung on a Christmas tree.
  4. 7. Gift exchange where identities are kept secret.
  5. 8. Chocolate dessert shaped like a log, popular at Christmas.
  6. 9. Gloves that keep hands warm in cold weather.
  7. 10. Decorative paper used to cover presents.
  8. 11. Tart berry often made into sauce for Christmas meals.
  9. 13. Unique icy crystal that falls from the sky in winter.
  10. 14. Cosy spot for stockings and warmth during winter.
  11. 16. Period leading up to Christmas, often marked by calendars.
  12. 18. Animals that pull Santa’s sleigh through the snow.
  13. 19. Creamy drink often enjoyed during the holidays.
  14. 20. Hanging spike of ice formed in cold weather.
  15. 21. Jolly man in red
  16. 23. Traditional centrepiece of a Christmas dinner.
  17. 26. Traditional festive song sung during Christmas.
  18. 27. Warm accessory worn around the neck in winter.