Holiday Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
  2. 4. Placed under the Christmas Tree
  3. 5. Caine, In “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” who played Scrooge? Hint: It wasn’t a Muppet.
  4. 8. Songs Sung at Christmas
  5. 10. In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
  6. 12. What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
  7. 14. Hung Over the Fireplace
  8. 16. “Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?
  9. 17. canes, According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
  10. 18. (no Rudolph!), How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
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  1. 1. Frosty the...
  2. 2. Christmas, What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
  3. 6. Hung on the Christmas Tree
  4. 7. Santa's Little Helpers
  5. 9. Who has a Shiny Nose?
  6. 11. Where does Santa Live?
  7. 13. Stole Christmas
  8. 14. Santa's Ride
  9. 15. marks, In the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” what “incriminating” evidence was found on Grandma’s back?