Yuletide Brain Teaser: HPSD's Christmas Crossword

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