HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

5. - One of the gifts brought by the Wise Men to baby Jesus (12 letters)
6. - Bright decorations hung during Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays (6 letters)
7. - The act of singing Christmas songs door-to-door (8 letters)
11. - A figure made of snow, often with a carrot nose, seen during winter (7 letters)
12. - A type of cookie often shaped like little people during Christmas (11 letters)
14. - A festive public event with floats, often seen during Thanksgiving (6 letters)
15. - A small instrument that rings, often associated with Christmas (4 letters)
16. - Frozen precipitation that often falls during the winter holidays (4 letters)
18. - A popular Easter activity where children search for hidden treats (8 letters)

1. - The part of a house Santa Claus is said to enter to deliver gifts (7 letters)
2. - People gathered together for holiday celebrations (6 letters)
3. - A large meal shared during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas (5 letters)
4. - A popular winter activity involving riding down hills on a flat vehicle (8 letters)
7. - Items lit during various holiday celebrations, including Christmas and Hanukkah (7 letters)
8. - The place where Santa Claus is said to live and make toys (9 letters)
9. - A sauce often poured over turkey and mashed potatoes during Thanksgiving (5 letters)
10. - A general term for festive days throughout the year (7 letters)
11. - A handheld firework that emits sparks, used in New Year's celebrations (8 letters)
13. - Another word for Christmas, often seen on holiday cards (4 letters)
17. - A shortened name for Santa Claus, derived from Saint Nicholas (6 letters)