Across
- 1. puree Smooth, nutty mixture used in desserts or pastries during the holidays
- 9. house Festive structure made of ginger cookies, decorated with icing and candy
- 12. de Noel Yule log-shaped cake made of sponge and buttercream, popular in France
- 13. goose Traditional European Christmas dish, often served with apples or red cabbage
- 14. pie Dessert pie made with pecans, eggs, and syrup, popular during the holidays
- 15. cake Light cake decorated with edible glitter, resembling holiday decorations
- 16. dough Sweet, deep-fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar, enjoyed at holiday gatherings
- 17. log Edible holiday treat shaped like a log, made of sponge cake and chocolate
- 18. cane Peppermint-flavored candy shaped like a shepherd’s crook
- 19. buttered rum Rich drink made with rum, butter, sugar, and spices, enjoyed during the holidays
- 20. wine Warm spiced wine drink, often flavored with cinnamon and cloves
Down
- 2. Traditional Christmas candy made from dried fruit, sugar, and nuts
- 3. Italian sweet bread with dried fruit and citrus, popular during the holidays
- 4. Spiced mixture of dried fruits and suet used in pies or pastries, despite the name
- 5. Dense, spiced cake with candied fruits and nuts, often soaked in alcohol
- 6. pudding Dense dessert made with dried fruits and brandy, often set alight before serving
- 7. relish Tangy, tart side dish served with turkey, often made with raw berries, sugar, and citrus zest
- 8. butter Creamy sauce made with butter, sugar, and brandy, typically served with Christmas pudding
- 10. Spiced dairy drink, often mixed with rum or bourbon, served during the holidays
- 11. Savory mixture of bread cubes, herbs, and sometimes sausage, baked inside turkey