Yuletide Brain Teaser: HPSD's Christmas Crossword

1234567891011121314151617181920212223
Across
  1. 4. What is the name of the High Prairie School Division's superintendent?
  2. 7. A traditional Christmas dessert consisting of dried fruits, spices, and brandy
  3. 9. How to wish someone a Merry Christmas in French Canadian style?
  4. 12. Classes will resume for HPSD staff and students on this January date
  5. 16. What is the name of the annual winter carnival in St. Isadore, Alberta?
  6. 17. The festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains that coincides with Christmas, known as the Festival of Lights
  7. 18. Name of the city that is hosting the 2024 Alberta Winter Games
  8. 19. The Christmas-themed ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
  9. 20. This flat-bottomed board is used to slide down snow-covered slopes
  10. 22. What bird is mentioned in the last verse of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
  11. 23. How many schools make up the High Prairie School Division?
Down
  1. 1. Who was the Germanic spirit who punished children during Yuletide?
  2. 2. The Canadian province known for its production of maple syrup, often used in Canadian holiday treats
  3. 3. The gift presented by the third wise man" to baby Jesus
  4. 5. What is the name of the main character in "The Christmas Carol"?
  5. 6. The plant often associated with kissing traditions during Christmas
  6. 8. The German word for the calendar used to count down the days until Christmas
  7. 10. The season traditionally celebrated during the winter solstice
  8. 11. These are traditionally hung by the fireplace on Christmas Eve
  9. 13. The natural hot springs located in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, popular for winter relaxation
  10. 14. The Italian word for Christmas
  11. 15. Ice surfaces that are popular for skating during the winter season
  12. 21. The Spanish term for Christmas