Kiwi Christmas Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Items pulled at the Christmas dinner table, often containing bad jokes.
  2. 4. The quintessential backyard or beach sport played after lunch.
  3. 7. Holiday on December 26th, often spent at the beach or watching cricket.
  4. 8. A small, simple holiday home often found near the beach (or a 'crib' in the South).
  5. 9. The big red man, sometimes seen wearing board shorts in NZ.
  6. 12. A popular cooking method for Christmas lunch in the summer heat.
  7. 16. The meringue-based dessert that causes friendly Christmas arguments with Australia.
  8. 18. New Zealand's famous sports team; their gear is a popular gift.
  9. 19. Māori term for the extended family that gathers for the celebration.
  10. 20. The season in which Kiwis celebrate Christmas.
Down
  1. 1. Where many Kiwis spend Christmas afternoon.
  2. 3. They might sing "A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree" instead of these traditional songs.
  3. 5. Traditional Māori method of cooking food using heated stones underground.
  4. 6. The Māori word for Christmas.
  5. 10. Home to a large, annual Santa Parade.
  6. 11. A common dish, replacing some hot roasts, due to the climate.
  7. 13. New Zealand's native Christmas tree, famous for its crimson flowers.
  8. 14. The New Zealand sweet potato, a common side dish.
  9. 15. Footwear Santa might swap his boots for in the summer heat.
  10. 17. Community event held in cities like Christchurch and Wellington in November/December.