Across
- 2. : Ukrainian sweet grain pudding – ancient, honeyed, and holy
- 3. : British fruity pie that fooled everyone into expecting meat
- 4. : Caga tió, avellanes i torrons, no caguis arengades, que són massa salades, caga ______ que són més bons!
- 6. : Salvadoran stuffed corn cakes so good even Santa stops for one
- 8. : Brazilian Christmas side of toasted cassava, raisins, and bacon
- 9. : Catalan log that “poops” gifts when you sing and smack it
- 11. : Salted cod star of Brazilian Christmas Eve tables
- 12. : Ukrainian Christmas star
- 14. : Brazilian roasted turkey – delicious bird, not the country!
- 15. : Italian Christmas bread so tall it needs its own shelf
- 17. : The traditional cabbage rolls stuffed with minced meat and rice, popular across the Balkans during winter holidays
- 18. : Argentine sparkling cider – midnight cheer in a bottle
Down
- 1. : Lithuanian 12-dish Christmas Eve dinner – no meat, all meaning
- 2. : The Māori word for the Christmas season or Christmas Day
- 5. : British pop, toy, crown, and a truly terrible joke
- 6. : The native tree with bright red flowers, known as the New Zealand Christmas Tree
- 7. : Italian Christmas comfort dish layered with love and leftovers
- 10. : The traditional mini-doughnuts or fritters often deep-fried and served during the festive season
- 13. : Venezuelans roller-skate to church – faith meets fitness
- 16. : American creamy drink that starts mild and ends merry