NSO Holiday Crossword!

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Across
  1. 3. What Mary used as a makeshift crib when Jesus was born
  2. 13. red and white peppermint candy
  3. 15. this spiced cookie staple is used for men and houses
  4. 16. this species of tree is commonly used for Christmas trees
  5. 17. sometimes champagne is called this casual nickname
  6. 19. a goat like figure from central European folklore that punishes naughty children
  7. 20. The elf from Elf
  8. 21. The holiday that celebrates African-American heritage
  9. 22. Peace is a lie
  10. 23. this sithie is running Sith Santa
  11. 25. A spiced wine you'll find at German Christmas markets
  12. 26. British people call these "biscuits"
  13. 28. he is known for leaving treats in your shoes if you leave them out
Down
  1. 1. Spanish for merry Christmas
  2. 2. Jingle?????
  3. 4. the famous Russian ballet performed at Christmas
  4. 5. Christian religious season leading up to Christmas, also a calendar
  5. 6. the British holiday celebrated the day after Christmas
  6. 7. the candle holder used when celebrating Hanukkah
  7. 8. Exchanged during the holiday season
  8. 9. French for Merry Cristmas
  9. 10. Italian chriatmas bread covered in powdered sugar
  10. 11. these are left out for santa on Christmas eve
  11. 12. Grumpy green christmas character
  12. 14. you light these things made of wax
  13. 18. the dutch word for chriatmas tree
  14. 24. circular decoration usually made from pine needles
  15. 27. a famous red nosed reindeer