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- 2. – A spiced cookie often baked in the shape of houses or men.
- 4. – Singing Christmas songs door-to-door or in public spaces.
- 5. pudding – A steamed dessert made with dried fruits and spices.
- 10. wrapping – The act of covering presents with decorative paper or bags.
- 12. – Decorative items hung on a Christmas tree, such as glass balls, stars, or handmade crafts.
- 14. tree – A decorated evergreen tree, often the centerpiece of holiday celebrations.
- 16. – Traditional Christmas songs, such as Silent Night or Jingle Bells.
- 18. – The town where Jesus was born.
- 20. turkey – A traditional main course for Christmas dinner.
- 21. Claus – Santa’s wife, often depicted as kind and motherly.
- 22. – A common Christmas symbol, representing the joy of the season.
- 23. – A vehicle used by Santa, pulled by reindeer through the snow.
- 25. lights – Twinkling lights used to illuminate trees, homes, and streets.
- 26. cane – A peppermint-flavored candy shaped like a shepherd’s crook.
- 28. – Ice crystals falling from the sky, often associated with a white Christmas.
- 30. – Another tree-topper, representing the angels who announced Jesus' birth.
- 31. – Santa’s flying helpers, including Rudolph with his red nose.
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- 1. – A creamy holiday drink made with milk, eggs, sugar, and sometimes alcohol.
- 3. Claus – The legendary figure who delivers presents to children on Christmas Eve.
- 6. – A plant hung in doorways; it’s a tradition to kiss someone standing beneath it.
- 7. – Sparkling strands used to decorate the tree.
- 8. – A hanging spike of ice formed by dripping water.
- 9. skating – A popular winter activity often enjoyed during the Christmas season.
- 11. – The passage Santa uses to enter homes.
- 13. – A famous ballet often performed during the Christmas season.
- 15. – A sock or sock-like bag hung by the fireplace to be filled with small gifts.
- 17. Pole – Santa’s mythical home and workshop.
- 19. log (cake) – A dessert shaped like a log, symbolizing an ancient tradition of burning a Yule log
- 23. – A figure made of snow, often decorated with a carrot for a nose and a scarf.
- 24. – A plant with red berries and sharp green leaves, associated with protection and good luck.
- 27. – Santa’s magical helpers who make toys in his workshop.
- 28. – A common tree-topper, symbolizing the Star of Bethlehem.
- 29. – A circular arrangement of evergreen branches symbolizing eternal life.