Holiday Cheer

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Across
  1. 4. – Festive gathering or party.
  2. 6. – Circular decoration made of greenery.
  3. 7. – Sweet treats left out for Santa.
  4. 8. – Evergreen decorated for Christmas.
  5. 13. – Nine-branched candelabrum for Hanukkah.
  6. 14. – January 1 holiday marking a fresh start.
  7. 15. – Plant hung for holiday kisses.
  8. 17. – Decorative item hung on a tree.
Down
  1. 1. – Gifts exchanged during the holidays.
  2. 2. – Ancient winter solstice celebration.
  3. 3. – Custom passed down through generations.
  4. 5. – Calm and goodwill often wished for.
  5. 9. – Creamy holiday drink often spiced.
  6. 10. – Animals said to pull Santa’s sleigh.
  7. 11. – Another word for the Christmas season.
  8. 12. – Wax stick that gives light when lit.
  9. 16. – Jewish Festival of Lights.