Winter/Holiday Crossword 2025

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Across
  1. 2. directions birds fly for the winter
  2. 4. folkloric personification of frost and cold
  3. 6. long knitted accessory worn around the neck in winter
  4. 11. pointed spike of ice hanging from roofs
  5. 13. the North American color for beginning ski slopes
  6. 17. elf who wants to be a dentist instead of making toys
  7. 21. long flat sled used for downhill rides
  8. 23. what moose eat in winter
  9. 26. mass of snow sliding rapidly down a mountain
  10. 27. Chocolate coins or money given during Hanukkah
  11. 28. a vertical channel that extends smoke and gases up through the roof of a building
  12. 29. thin layer of ice crystals formed on cold surfaces
  13. 31. a "___" shade of winter
  14. 34. to spend the winter in a dormant state
  15. 35. Abominable Snow Monster defeated when his teeth are pulled
  16. 36. six-sided shape of snow crystals due to water molecule bonding
  17. 37. shortest day and longest night of the year
  18. 39. severe snowstorm with high winds
  19. 43. simple vehicle used to glide over snow
  20. 45. ancient stone monument aligned with winter solstice sunset
  21. 47. plant that causes awkward movie kisses
  22. 48. Jack Skellington’s ghost dog with a glowing nose
  23. 51. Eight nights marked by candles and a spinning top
  24. 52. Cultural celebration of heritage, unity, and seven principles
  25. 53. sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice
  26. 54. animal traditionally associated with pulling Santa’s sleigh
  27. 55. hand coverings that keep fingers together for warmth
  28. 58. spooky holiday creature who gives very bad presents
  29. 59. Helper candle used to light the other menorah candles
  30. 61. tree that keeps its needles year-round
  31. 62. Islamic celebration of the Prophet’s birth observed across Africa
Down
  1. 1. Jewish rebels who rededicated the Temple in 165 BCE
  2. 2. footwear designed to walk on deep snow
  3. 3. the Grinch’s loyal dog
  4. 5. old term for the Christmas season
  5. 7. fear of snow
  6. 8. Greek god of the north wind and winter that gives their name to the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis))
  7. 9. in the movie "White Christmas" General Waverly has a ski lodge in this state
  8. 10. Greek Goddess of snow
  9. 12. this country invented the winter sport of bobsledding
  10. 14. country known for skiing and winter sports
  11. 15. green grouch who steals Christmas but gets a bigger heart
  12. 16. mayor who bans toys in Sombertown
  13. 18. relating to Earth’s coldest regions
  14. 19. Shortest day of the year celebrated by many cultures
  15. 20. talking snowman who loves warm hugs
  16. 22. a food stored by squirrels for winter
  17. 24. a sport similar to ice hockey, played with a ball instead of a puck
  18. 25. jolly guy who always fits down chimneys
  19. 30. traditional winter dwelling of the Inuit
  20. 32. first city to host both Winter and Summer Olympics
  21. 33. traditional sweet fruit bread from Germany
  22. 38. site of the 1952 Winter Olympics
  23. 40. Greek goddess whose grief brings winter
  24. 41. nickname of the burglars in Home Alone
  25. 42. fiery villain and brother of Snow Miser
  26. 44. ground that remains frozen for at least two years
  27. 46. Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims
  28. 49. Roman God of doors and gates from which January gets its name
  29. 50. dogsled race that goes from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska
  30. 56. heavy winter coat with a hood
  31. 57. kid accidentally left home for Christmas
  32. 60. Griswold dad obsessed with Christmas lights