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1. – High-ranking angels often depicted in religious Christmas traditions.
4. – A spiced drink or the tradition of caroling door-to-door.
5. – A type of fir tree commonly used as a Christmas tree.
8. – A nativity scene depicting the birth of Jesus.
9. – News or information, often used in the phrase "glad tidings."
12. – The defining spirit or mood of a particular time, such as a new year.
13. – A gift from the Magi, symbolizing suffering or sacrifice.
15. – Overly enthusiastic or ecstatic, describing emotions during New Year celebrations.
19. – An old term for Christmas or the winter solstice.
20. – A red flower associated with Christmas decorations.

2. – The Scottish celebration of New Year’s Eve.
3. – A fragrant resin offered by the Magi to Jesus.
6. – A ceremony or celebration marking the memory of past events at New Year.
7. – Emotional purification or renewal often associated with New Year reflections.
10. – A term for Christmas or a carol celebrating the holiday.
11. – An omen or sign predicting the events of the coming year.
14. – A table showing astronomical positions, often significant for New Year.
16. – An offering or sacrifice, often symbolic during New Year prayers.
17. – The occurrence of chance events, often associated with New Year’s luck.
18. – A celestial event marking seasonal change, sometimes tied to New Year traditions.