Christmas 2025

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Across
  1. 2. “You’ve got mail!” ruled our internet notifications.
  2. 5. Kneading, stretching, and proofing this simple mix is his love language.
  3. 7. I’ll bet a penny that there’s a cousin who shares a birthday with this famous rapper.
  4. 9. Fabric that shows we came together for the party.
  5. 10. One lived in the North, the other in the South.
  6. 11. Two sisters played this woodwind instrument.
  7. 13. The name of a street in Providence that is the last name of an artist that we all know.
  8. 16. You might say this word when you say this name.
  9. 19. Keeps time without strings or keys. An instrument one of us plays.
  10. 20. File sharing software that made “downloading music” a life risk.
  11. 23. Only a few people in the family dare to dabble in this activity as the thrill is like no other.
  12. 24. Family is one that we usually think of within the states, but we also have family members in this other country.
  13. 26. This tiny creature is permanently inked behind my ear.
  14. 28. Form of exercise focusing on core strength and stability.
  15. 32. This family dog is a mix of these two breeds.
  16. 33. He's happiest when his hands are covered in flour-especially when this Italian classic is involved.
  17. 36. A hobby one of us learned last year. The harder it gets, the more fun it is.
  18. 37. A brand that made a comfort meal for one person who enjoys her food cold.
  19. 38. The color of the infamous swing set on Berkshire St.
  20. 39. A submission technique in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that targets the elbow joint.
  21. 40. The Friday night ritual before Netflix took over.
  22. 41. Growing up, usually at parties, the parents would often compare this feature amongst the cousins.
Down
  1. 1. This job was found on craigslist and only lasted a month.
  2. 3. One of Tim's majors in college before he changed it.
  3. 4. The private ambulance company Mimi used to work for as an EMT part time.
  4. 6. Emilia and Grandpa both were born in their respective years of this Chinese zodiac.
  5. 8. Two brothers we saw often that played music.
  6. 12. Not one, not two, but three cousins went to this school.
  7. 14. An extreme sport where riders tackle rugged paths and steep descents.
  8. 15. A very special day for one cousin that doubled as the spot for a quick snack.
  9. 17. A sweet treat that would come to us. Often purchased with random nickels and quarters, some of that even stolen from someone’s quarter collection.
  10. 18. The number of ribs that may have been broken in a motorcycle accident.
  11. 21. The only other country where a family member has played a sport.
  12. 22. A protective shell that is placed on your body parts.
  13. 25. Something that some have worn or are currently wearing.
  14. 27. This leafy Pokémon is my forever favorite number 001 in the Pokédex.
  15. 29. Only one of us here has ever lived in this country.
  16. 30. One degree hotter!
  17. 31. One of my fur babies shares a name with this fragrant herb.
  18. 34. Over tired? Got tears? Overstimulated and out of ideas? Play this song to calm the crowd.
  19. 35. The most common family dog breed, 3 generations worth.