Celebrations of Wintertime

4. Mexican dish made from masa
5. Mexican soup made with pork and corn
8. Iranian holiday that celebrates the longest night of the year
9. French sponge cake shaped like a log
11. Mexican Christian holiday that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay
13. Candlestick that is used to celebrate the miracle of the oil
14. Tree that decorates many homes and streets in North America
18. Sweet dish made in Russia and Ukraine from boiled wheat
19. Dutch holiday that celebrates the arrival of Sinterklaas, a bishop who brings gifts to children
20. Scottish holiday that celebrates the New Year
22. Jewish dish made from grated potatoes
23. British holiday that traditionally involves giving gifts to the less fortunate
28. Cookie used to construct edible homes
30. Hindu festival of lights that celebrates the victory of light over darkness.
31. Festival that celebrates the winter solstice and the return of the sun

1. African American holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture
2. Swedish holiday that honors St. Lucia, a Christian martyr
3. Hindu harvest festival whose name means "to boil over"
6. Sweet creamy drink seasoned with nutmeg
7. Red leafy decor originating from Mexico
10. Jewish holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem
12. Chinese holiday that celebrates the winter solstice
15. Roman holiday that celebrates the god Saturn
16. The murder weapon that killed the Norse god Balder
17. Chocolate cake. These days, people don't want you to burn it.
19. Christian holiday that honors St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children and sailors
21. Buddhist holiday that celebrates the enlightenment of the Buddha
24. Spinning top with Hebrew letters
25. Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
26. Mexican break-em-open containers filled with candy
27. Celebrates Krampus, a horned creature who punishes naughty children
29. Hopi Native American holiday that celebrates the winter solstice