Winter Holiday Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. “The Christmas season”; derived from Old French.
  2. 4. The ______ who stole Christmas.
  3. 7. A countdown to a holiday with festive calendars.
  4. 8. An 8 day holiday commemorating the rededication of the Jewish temple.
  5. 10. A religious holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
  6. 11. A man who flies around the world on a sleigh delivering gifts.
Down
  1. 1. A Spanish phrase meaning “Happy Christmas.”
  2. 3. A 7 day festival celebrating African American cultural heritage.
  3. 5. A nine-branched candelabrum used during Hanukkah.
  4. 6. A festive song or hymn sung at Christmas.
  5. 9. A four sided top used to play games during Hanukkah.