Aria's Weekly Raffle Crossword

2. a long, wooden sled used to coast down snow-covered hills.
3. an incense symbolizing holiness.
7. a small, decorative sphere hung from a Christmas tree.
10. a candle holder for the seven candles lit during Kwanza.
12. a fragrant oil symbolizing suffering and mortality.
13. an evergreen bush with red berries and prickly leaves used as a winter holiday decoration.
15. a Mexican shrub first used as a Christmas decoration by Franciscan Friars in the 17th century.
16. slender strips of shiny metallic foil used as Christmas decorations.
17. a parasitic plant with white berries, hung from doorways as a Christmas decoration.

1. a hot, spiced cider drink, traditionally served to poor carolers by their wealthy neighbors.
4. a festive song or hymn sung at Christmas.
5. a four-sided top used by children to play a gambling game during Hanukkah.
6. a half goat, half-demon character of European folklore who punishes misbehaving children during Christmas.
8. an alcoholic drink made with cream, sugar, eggs, and distilled spirits.
9. a British holiday celebrated the day after Christmas.
11. a circular arrangement of greenery or flowers.
12. gloves with one opening for the thumb and another for the four fingers.
14. a pagan festival celebrating rebirth and renewal, held on the Winter Solstice.