holiday celebration

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Across
  1. 1. - A tart red berry often made into sauce and served at Thanksgiving (9 letters)
  2. 3. - Sweet treats often given out on Halloween or as Christmas stocking stuffers (5 letters)
  3. 8. - The animals that pull Santa's sleigh (8 letters)
  4. 9. - A tall pole decorated with ribbons, danced around during May Day celebrations (7 letters)
  5. 10. - A nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight nights of Hanukkah (7 letters)
  6. 12. - The season during which Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's are celebrated (6 letters)
  7. 16. - A mischievous creature often associated with Halloween (6 letters)
  8. 18. - A marker placed at a burial site, often associated with Halloween (10 letters)
Down
  1. 2. - The reindeer with a glowing red nose, famous in Christmas lore (7 letters)
  2. 3. - A sparkling wine often used to celebrate New Year's Eve (9 letters)
  3. 4. - A large log burned in the fireplace during Christmas, also a traditional dessert (7 letters)
  4. 5. - A wooden soldier figure often associated with Christmas and a famous ballet (10 letters)
  5. 6. - A fictional character who tries to steal Christmas in Dr. Seuss's famous story (6 letters)
  6. 7. - A symbol of superstition, often associated with Halloween (8 letters)
  7. 10. - Costumed performers who participate in parades and plays during the holiday season (7 letters)
  8. 11. - The gathering of crops, celebrated with festivals in the fall (7 letters)
  9. 13. - A creamy drink often spiked with alcohol, enjoyed during Christmas (6 letters)
  10. 14. - The sound of bells, often heard in Christmas songs (6 letters)
  11. 15. - The day or evening before a holiday, such as Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve (3 letters)
  12. 17. - A metal instrument that makes a ringing sound, often associated with Christmas (4 letters)