National Crossword Day: Holiday Edition

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Across
  1. 2. 2003 Christmas movie starring Will Ferrell
  2. 6. Ancient Roman winter solstice festival held to honor the deity Saturn
  3. 7. Chocolate coins exchanged during Hanukkah
  4. 9. Red-nosed reindeer who helped Santa navigate a foggy Christmas Eve
  5. 10. Species of bird in the pear tree
  6. 12. Calendar in which a new year begins on January 1st
  7. 14. Holiday celebrated in Canada on the day after Christmas
  8. 19. Candle in a menorah used to light the other candles on each night of Hanukkah
  9. 21. Number of nights and days that Hanukkah is observed
  10. 22. Plant used as a Christmas decoration under which lovers are encouraged to kiss
  11. 23. Seven principles which Kwanzaa is centered around
  12. 24. Holiday-themed homes are made of this
  13. 28. Legendary 4th century Greek bishop from whom Santa Claus originates
  14. 29. Persian holiday on the winter solstice celebrated by staying up late, eating pomegranate and reading poetry
Down
  1. 1. These are commonly roasted on an open fire
  2. 3. Meaning of the Swahili phrase from which the name Kwanzaa originates
  3. 4. Fuzzy green grump on a mission to steal Christmas
  4. 5. Italian fruitcake normally served during Christmas
  5. 8. Santa's present to those on the naughty list
  6. 11. Four-sided spinning top that is used for a game during Hanukkah
  7. 13. Buddhist holiday celebrating the enlightenment of the Buddha
  8. 15. This is where Santa Claus lives
  9. 16. Game you lose if you hear the song Last Christmas by Wham! on any date between December 1 and Christmas Eve
  10. 17. Sparkling beverage commonly enjoyed on New Year's Eve
  11. 18. Scottish song often sang on New Year's Eve
  12. 20. Country that started the tradition of decorating Christmas trees
  13. 25. Singer with the most popular Christmas song of all time
  14. 26. Santa's favorite thing to drink and eat
  15. 27. The halls are decked with boughs of this