Across
- 2. Pine rope draped over mantles or banisters
- 5. Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice
- 7. Indian celebration of the triumph of light over dark
- 8. Candles lit on eight consecutive nights
- 11. Celebration of African roots
- 13. Useful holiday tool or a ballet
- 15. Chocolate coins
- 16. Nativity scene that is displayed at Christmas
Down
- 1. Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth
- 3. Four-sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side
- 4. Paper bags containing votive candles
- 6. Germanic Christmas Devil who punishes bad children
- 9. They're hung by the chimney with care
- 10. Jewish celebration of the miracle of the oil in the Temple
- 12. Circular door hanging made from pine boughs
- 14. Decorated in the living room with ornaments