Across
- 3. The manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi
- 6. A person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or abstract quality
- 7. Shout for joy or in praise or encouragement
- 12. Make more beautiful or attractive
- 13. The occasion of a person's birth
- 14. Meaning the anointed one or chosen one
- 17. Meaning God with us… or -- a prophetic name symbolizing God's presence and salvation, originating from Isaiah's prophecy
- 18. The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
- 19. Originally comes from a Latin word meaning "of or relating to birth" or "birthday"
- 20. A long open box or trough for horses or cattle to eat from
Down
- 1. News or information … also a flock of specific birds that are like long-tailed crows with boldly marked plumage and a raucous voice
- 2. Acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
- 4. The announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to Mary
- 5. A religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas
- 8. An aromatic gum resin obtained from African Boswellia trees, often pale and tear-shaped and burned as incense
- 9. Members of a priestly caste likely of ancient Persia often referring to astrologers/magicians
- 10. A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God
- 11. A fragrant gum resin obtained from Commiphora trees, typically reddish-brown chunks and used in perfumery, medicines, and incense
- 15. A person who rescues you from harm or danger
- 16. A close relative who buys back lost family, land, or frees someone from bondage by paying a price