WINTER HOLIDAYS

1. The animal that begins the Chinese zodiac cycle.
3. These small oil lamps are lit during Diwali.
5. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second _____.
7. This holiday marks the victory of light over darkness.
9. This evergreen plant, symbolizing eternal life, is often used in Yule decorations.
11. Los Posadas lasts for this many nights.
13. The Lunar New Year is also known by this name in Vietnam.
14. Posadas This holiday reenacts the journey of the biblical couple Mary and Joseph.
16. The three colors of Kwanzaa are red, _____, and green.
18. In Ireland, Saint Stephen's Day is also known as this.
21. This candleholder is used during Kwanzaa.
22. Traditionally, boxes of gifts were given to _____ and tradespeople.
23. This goddess of wealth is worshipped during Diwali.
24. Saint _____ is known as the first Christian martyr.
25. This warm fruit is served during Posadas.
26. The Feast of the _____ _____ is traditionally celebrated on December 24.
28. The miracle of Hanukkah involved oil lasting this many days.

1. This red-nosed reindeer leads Santa's sleigh.
2. The traditional Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration is rooted in this religion's tradition of abstaining from meat.
4. The traditional Hanukkah game played with a four-sided spinning top.
6. The seven principles of _____ are called Nguzo Saba.
8. Yule celebrates the return of this astronomical event.
10. Fried potato pancakes eaten during Hanukkah.
12. Diwali celebrates the return of this Hindu deity.
15. The Norse god associated with Yule and rebirth.
17. This plant is hung in doorways for kisses.
19. Boxing Day originated in this country.
20. This mythical creature symbolizes strength and good luck.
24. Kwanzaa lasts this many days.
27. This holiday figure is known as Père Noël in France.