Winter Celebrations
Across
- 6. Roman god of the unconquerable sun whose birthday was December 25
- 7. celebrates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth
- 10. Norse celebration that started December 21 and included decorating trees
- 11. feast honoring the children of Rome
- 12. gowns of a light material worn during Saturnalia
- 15. thought by Celts to keep evil spirits at bay
- 16. celebrates the visit to baby Jesus by the three wise men
- 17. Roman god of agriculture
- 18. paper hats worn during Saturnalia
Down
- 1. born in Turkey around 280 AD
- 2. ancient Celtic priests
- 3. literally means "sun standing still"; the shortest day of the year
- 4. traditional drink made from mulled ale, curdled cream, roasted apples, eggs, spices and sugar
- 5. emperor of the Holy Roman Empire crowned December 25 800 AD
- 8. symbolized fertility to pre-Christians
- 9. Christmas was outlawed here 1659-81
- 13. King of the Norse gods
- 14. cancelled Christmas in England
- 17. 8-legged flying horse ridden by the pagan god Oden