Holiday/Winter Crossword

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Across
  1. 5. Root that gives many festive treats their kick
  2. 7. Dense dessert famously gifted…and regifted
  3. 8. Frosty figure built after a storm
  4. 9. Warm winter drink made from beans
  5. 10. Prickly plant with red berries
  6. 13. Shiny ornamentation for a tree
  7. 14. Winter warmers without separate fingers
  8. 18. Mulled beverage served hot or cold
  9. 21. Team pulling through the night sky
  10. 22. Bauble hung with care
  11. 23. Classic snowman nickname
  12. 24. Tree type that stays vibrant all year
  13. 25. Shimmering décor draped over branches
  14. 26. Storm that shuts everything down
  15. 27. Decorative strip tying up gifts
  16. 29. Small helper with pointy shoes
  17. 31. Winter event marking the shortest day
  18. 32. In a celebratory spirit
  19. 34. Santa’s preferred mode of transport
  20. 37. Bright red holiday bloom
Down
  1. 1. Red-suited holiday icon
  2. 2. Cozy hearthside focal point
  3. 3. Folklore creature said to punish the naughty
  4. 4. Vertical shaft Santa favors
  5. 6. Result of too much winter exposure
  6. 7. Winter state of being…or a famous Disney film
  7. 11. Italian holiday bread with fruit
  8. 12. Old term for the holiday season
  9. 15. Frozen giant adrift in polar waters
  10. 16. Icy pastime with blades
  11. 17. Decorative strand of greenery
  12. 19. Plant that prompts holiday smooches
  13. 20. Tall tapers lighting many traditions
  14. 28. Sharp winter drips suspended in the cold
  15. 30. Dessert often left out on Christmas Eve
  16. 33. Traditional holiday drink often spiced and spirited
  17. 35. Ancient center of warmth and home life
  18. 36. Holiday hanger filled with goodies
  19. 38. Wraparound winter accessory