2023 OPPE Holiday Gathering Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. His red nose made him famous.
  2. 6. People hang these on Christmas trees.
  3. 8. A four-sided spinning top.
  4. 11. This Buddhist tradition honors the day in which the Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment.
  5. 12. Commonly this blessing is used to bless Hanukkah candles.
  6. 14. The extra light in which the other candles are lit for Hanukkah.
  7. 15. Another name for Santa.
  8. 18. Holiday created by a man named Maulana Karenga.
  9. 19. This holiday celebrates the winter solstice and the re-emergence of the sun.
  10. 20. The holder for the Hanukkah candles/oil is called.
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  1. 1. Kwanzaa was named after a Swahili phrase that translates to this.
  2. 2. Mexicans and Mexican-Americans often celebrate the feast day of this patron saint of Mexico.
  3. 4. These are popular songs during the holidays.
  4. 5. Hanukkah is also known as the.
  5. 7. Roman spelling for Hanukkah.
  6. 9. How many days does Hanukkah have.
  7. 10. Commonly hung on front doors during the holidays.
  8. 13. The type of tree that people use for Christmas trees.
  9. 16. According to custom, candles are lit around what time.
  10. 17. Popular red and white holiday candy.