Across
- 3. A star at the top of the tree
- 7. Sleigh's horse power
- 9. Modern or otherwise
- 12. We are all hopeful we get the side with a surprise (9,7)
- 13. What we often over indulge on
- 14. A royal round up (6,7)
- 16. Santa's transport
- 17. Leave from work
Down
- 1. Annual big guy welcome (5,6)
- 2. Not many left in Christchurch
- 4. To one and all (5,9)
- 5. Gobbling Bird
- 6. money for the sales on... (6,3)
- 8. Stripy, sweet treats (5,5)
- 10. These ones don't require suspenders
- 11. Maori Christmas tree
- 12. Christmas sing-a-long
- 15. A way of getting 'lucky' at Christmas