Yuletide Cheer

5. Not only a decoration, but a famous ballet as well.
8. A decoration representing Jesus Christ's crown of thorns.
9. Saint Nick first placed toys, sweets, and fruit inside these pieces of clothing.
10. Sweets in the shape of a shepherd's crook.
11. The preferred holiday plant in most American homes.
13. Edible treats inspired from a fairy tale.
14. Children have been building these "men" since the 1300's.
16. Victorians kissed beneath this plant.

1. Originated in Britain as a dessert, but can also be used as a doorstop.
2. Millions of people love the smell of this tree as well as the German tradition of decorating it for Christmas.
3. The number of days between the birth of Christ and epiphany.
4. Saint Francis of Assisi included hymns in the nativity which later became popular tunes in future households.
6. Warms homes while also representing hope and renewal.
7. George Washington adored this holiday drink.
12. Based off of a Catholic saint famous for delivering toys to poor children.
15. A phrase now synonymous with caroling.