Yuletide Brain Teaser: HPSD's Christmas Crossword
Across
- 4. What is the name of the High Prairie School Division's superintendent?
- 7. A traditional Christmas dessert consisting of dried fruits, spices, and brandy
- 9. How to wish someone a Merry Christmas in French Canadian style?
- 12. Classes will resume for HPSD staff and students on this January date
- 16. What is the name of the annual winter carnival in St. Isadore, Alberta?
- 17. The festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains that coincides with Christmas, known as the Festival of Lights
- 18. Name of the city that is hosting the 2024 Alberta Winter Games
- 19. The Christmas-themed ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- 20. This flat-bottomed board is used to slide down snow-covered slopes
- 22. What bird is mentioned in the last verse of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
- 23. How many schools make up the High Prairie School Division?
Down
- 1. Who was the Germanic spirit who punished children during Yuletide?
- 2. The Canadian province known for its production of maple syrup, often used in Canadian holiday treats
- 3. The gift presented by the third wise man" to baby Jesus
- 5. What is the name of the main character in "The Christmas Carol"?
- 6. The plant often associated with kissing traditions during Christmas
- 8. The German word for the calendar used to count down the days until Christmas
- 10. The season traditionally celebrated during the winter solstice
- 11. These are traditionally hung by the fireplace on Christmas Eve
- 13. The natural hot springs located in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, popular for winter relaxation
- 14. The Italian word for Christmas
- 15. Ice surfaces that are popular for skating during the winter season
- 21. The Spanish term for Christmas