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Across
  1. 5. Historians agree that Eggnog origined as this medieval British drink
  2. 6. gold when given by one of the 3 magi represents _______ and abundance
  3. 9. how many times too small was the grinches heart at the beginning of the story
  4. 14. word that refers the time from Christmas to Epiphany or Three Kings Day
  5. 16. this sweet treat was invented to silence children
  6. 17. this state was the first to declare Christmas a legal holiday
  7. 18. this plant is referred to as christdorn in german
  8. 19. Hans Greiner began making glass ornamnets for christmas in Germany in 1800 called thie ___
  9. 20. a tapering piece of ice
  10. 22. before electric lights these were placed on christmas trees
  11. 24. the original Elf on the Shelf was named this
  12. 25. horned mythic figure who scares children who misbehave
  13. 26. what you travel on in snow
  14. 28. Scrooge and Bob Cratchit enjoy a mug of this drink at the end of the classic book (two words)
  15. 30. through wich Santa makes an entrance
Down
  1. 1. this daily tracking object also gives you a gift each day (two words)
  2. 2. this short word for Christmas actually dates back to mid 1500s
  3. 3. this poisions plant displayed during christmas
  4. 4. candy cane originated in this country
  5. 7. hand this in front of your fireplace in hopes of a gift
  6. 8. how many times the grinches heart grew at the end
  7. 10. this song was originally a Thanksgiving song (two words)
  8. 11. How many roles did Tom Hanks play in Polar Express
  9. 12. original tinsel used to be made of this material
  10. 13. in this country they enjoy some KFC for thanksgiving
  11. 15. fragrant oil one of the gift of the 3 Magi
  12. 21. long name for Santa (2 words)
  13. 23. what most children pretend the wrapping paper tube is
  14. 27. what bird did Bob Cratchets family eat in a christmas carol
  15. 29. sap like resin given as one of the gifts of the 3 Magi