A Christmas Mystery: A Gift Wrapped in Riddles

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Across
  1. 5. Coastline famous for giant winter waves
  2. 8. Large volcanic crater visible from much of the southern coast
  3. 12. Trees whose silhouette defines tropical shorelines
  4. 14. Defined more by separation than connection
  5. 16. Small coastal town known for a temple and cultural center
  6. 19. Naval base remembered for a single morning in 1941
  7. 21. Beach district where hotels rise higher than palm trees
  8. 22. Celebration where history is shared without writing
  9. 23. Iconic tropical fruit often seen at markets or picnics
Down
  1. 1. Sea creature often seen resting or swimming near beaches
  2. 2. Activity exploring underwater near reefs
  3. 3. Airport code for the main city
  4. 4. Side of an island facing prevailing winds
  5. 6. Predictable breezes that shape island weather
  6. 7. Navigation using stars, waves, and memory instead of instruments
  7. 9. Landmark created by fire that shapes the land and draws visitors
  8. 10. Traditional dance performed with hands and feet telling stories
  9. 11. Playful marine mammal known for leaping from the water
  10. 13. Traditional long boat used across Polynesia
  11. 15. Vehicle that brings travelers from faraway lands to the island
  12. 17. White landmark built to serve island nations across the ocean
  13. 18. World’s largest ocean
  14. 20. Natural barrier that reshapes waves before land
  15. 23. Cultural attraction organized as villages rather than rides