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- 2. Melting pot of Swiss delight, bread or veggies dip
- 6. Named after the celestial marvel, bright and fast
- 7. Symbol of innocence, often in nativity scenes
- 11. Decorative item hung to beautify the tree, often handmade
- 12. Dessert where fruit and sweets take a sweet dip
- 18. Central figure of the nativity, celebrated at Christmas
- 21. Character from ballet, also a festive tool
- 24. One of the three gifts from the Magi
- 27. Rich, creamy holiday drink, spiced and boozy
- 29. Brings thunder, one of Santa's strong steeds
- 30. Warm drink, comfort in a mug, marshmallows optional
- 31. String of flowers or leaves, decorates doors
- 32. Often twined with holly for Christmas decor
- 33. Leads the way with his luminous nose, a Christmas icon
- 35. Relating to hospitality, akin to Christmas cheer
- 37. Drink or toast, part of an old Christmas tradition
- 40. First in the call, leads the pack with speed
- 44. Romantic or reflective, different kind of holiday stroll
- 45. Song sung at Christmas, name of Dickens' tale
- 46. Traditional Christmas dinner bird, before turkey
- 47. Adds lightning to the team, electrifying the night
- 48. Celebration of the Magi's visit, on January 6th
- 50. Soft, fluffy, like snow, perfect for napping after feasting
- 51. Bittersweet treat, often paired with wine, not milk
- 52. Two-handled Scottish cup, used for holiday toasts
- 55. Santa's mode of transport, nine in total
- 56. Comedic guardian, name synonymous with holiday chaos
- 58. News or messages, especially of joy at Christmas
- 62. Decorative item hung on trees, can be intricate
- 63. Sound associated with bells or sleigh rides
- 64. Light source, like candles in bags, for Christmas Eve
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- 1. Log, celebration, or time of year, all festive
- 3. Winter athlete, carves down slopes with one board
- 4. Intensely dislike by our feline friends
- 5. Russian Christmas drink, thick and sweet
- 8. Meat or seafood cooked in communal pot, Asian style
- 9. Robin Hood's love, part of festive medieval tales
- 10. Citrus peel, often used in holiday baking
- 13. Plant with prickly leaves, often seen with berries
- 14. Ring out to spread holiday cheer, in carols
- 15. Graceful, twirls through the sky, brings joy
- 16. Part of a traditional British Christmas dessert
- 17. Type of tree often used for Christmas celebrations
- 19. Vehicle drawn by horses or reindeer, festive ride
- 20. Fifth day of Christmas gift, in the song
- 22. Another gift brought by the Wise Men
- 23. Plant hung for kissing, a Yule tradition
- 25. Burned during Christmas for aroma, sacred in churches
- 26. French for Christmas, often in carols
- 28. Character from "Madagascar", could be on a Christmas card
- 30. Sacred song, many sung during the festive period
- 32. Gliding on frozen water, a holiday activity in the park
- 34. Traditional Christmas plant, red and vibrant
- 36. Calendar, counts down to the festive season
- 37. Circular, symbolizing eternity, often adorns doors
- 38. The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, and the __ encircled his head like a wreath
- 39. Illuminate the season, on wreaths or in windows
- 41. Known for her cunning, swift and sly
- 42. Makes the world go around, in a dark and tasty way
- 43. City where the nativity scene is set
- 45. Spreads love, like the god of affection in flight
- 49. Hung by the chimney with care, awaits Santa's gifts
- 53. Heralds the birth of Jesus, atop many trees
- 54. Mamma in her ___, settled down for a long winter's nap
- 57. German for servant, in Krampus lore
- 59. Visions danced in children's heads, a sweet treat
- 60. Leaps and prances, full of festive energy
- 61. One of Santa's reindeer, originally Dunder