Holiday Crossword Puzzle

4. an activity where people go door to door singing traditional holiday songs
5. an 8-day Jewish holiday celebration also called the Festival of Lights to honor the miracle witnessed in the dedication of the Second Temple
6. celebrated by Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England, Ireland, and the Bahamas with parades, soccer games, and horse races
8. a cartoon reindeer that has a bright red nose
10. celebrated as a Christian holiday with gift giving, visits from Santa Claus, and recognizing other religious elements
11. the traditionally/culturally known residency of the head elf, Santa
12. a frozen, patterned ice crystal; and no two are the same; it takes billions to make a snowman
13. three rolled giant snowballs that are stacked to make a person and decorated with a button nose and coal for eyes
14. a day off that is looked forward to by all who attend school; it is earned when there is too much snow to physically get to school

1. a goal people set after the beginning of the year to help them start the new year on the right foot
2. Celebrated in Africa as a harvest celebration with poetry reading, singing, storytelling, and a feast on December 31
3. in Japanese tradition, it is the final day of the old year and the eve of New Year’s Day
5. a traditional hot beverage sipped in front of a warm fire, or while watching fun movies; usually has mini marshmallows in it
7. a day celebrated after the Christmas and Kwanza season that rings in the next calendar year
9. the little helpers of Santa who build the toys for him to deliver
12. a fun winter activity where you take a toboggan to the top of a steep hill and slide down it