Across
- 4. | He arrives in a sleigh but might be wearing shorts
- 5. | The place many Kiwis spend their Christmas Day
- 7. | A written statement sworn under oath (Note: This is an example of a common, non-NZ specific crossword word for filler)
- 9. | Essential item to protect from the strong rays
- 11. | What you might do straight after opening presents
- 14. | Meringue dessert often topped with kiwi fruit and cream
- 15. | The long break from school and work
- 18. | The sound of glasses clinking for a celebration
- 20. | The Māori word for family
- 21. | Part of a gift exchange game where you don't know who bought it
- 22. | A common cooking method for Christmas lunch
- 25. | Popular alternative to hot meat, like prawns or crayfish
- 26. | Often seen to celebrate New Year's Eve
Down
- 1. | The season for Christmas down under
- 2. | Popular sport often watched or played on Boxing Day
- 3. | Footwear worn instead of slippers or boots
- 6. | What Santa leaves under the tree
- 8. | Shiny decoration used on the Christmas tree
- 10. | Loud insect whose buzz defines a hot summer day
- 12. | Often needed in a drink on a hot day
- 13. | Another word for gifts
- 15. | The Scottish name for New Year's Eve, celebrated widely
- 16. | The main meal of Christmas Day, usually eaten early
- 17. | A common glazed meat served cold on Boxing Day
- 18. | Traditional, but sometimes swapped for seafood
- 19. | Adjective describing the spirit of the season
- 22. | A person who has a bachelor's degree (Note: Another common, non-NZ specific crossword word for filler) |
- 23. | The native forest where you might hear cicadas
- 24. | Songs sung at evening events, sometimes by candlelight
