Across
- 3. To invite people to your home for a celebration
- 5. A traditional Christmas dessert made from dried fruit and alcohol
- 8. A building where Christians celebrate Christmas services
- 10. A family member such as a cousin or aunt
- 11. A sound made when opening gifts
- 12. A traditional Christmas colour
- 14. A festive public event or parade
- 15. A public holiday in December
- 16. A friendly gathering of people
- 18. A small light used for decoration
- 22. Traditional stories passed down over time
- 24. A feeling of kindness towards others
- 25. A plant hung in doorways that people kiss under
- 26. A container used to wrap gifts
- 28. A decorated evergreen tree kept in many homes in December
- 30. To cover something in colourful paper
- 35. The act of giving something to someone without expecting payment
- 36. A large sock hung up for presents
- 37. A feeling of excitement and happiness before an event
- 38. A feeling of thankfulness
- 39. A symbol placed on top of a tree
- 41. A period of celebration and enjoyment
- 42. A person who receives presents
- 44. A religious holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
- 46. A promise made to oneself for the new year
- 48. The final day of the year
- 49. A figure representing an angel or star on top of a tree
Down
- 1. A joyful celebration
- 2. A warm drink often served in winter, sometimes spiced
- 4. A long-established custom
- 6. To exchange presents with others
- 7. A religious song traditionally sung at Christmas
- 9. A joyful mood or feeling
- 13. Public singing of Christmas songs
- 16. A red-and-white plant associated with Christmas
- 17. A large meal eaten to celebrate a special occasion
- 19. A happy surprise or unexpected pleasure
- 20. A time spent with family and friends
- 21. The act of celebrating something special
- 23. Something given to show love or thanks
- 27. Small objects hung on a Christmas tree
- 29. A shiny ribbon used for decoration
- 31. The night before Christmas Day
- 32. A symbol of peace and goodwill at Christmas
- 33. A cold season when Christmas takes place
- 34. To decorate something for a celebration
- 36. A man who secretly gives presents to children at Christmas
- 38. Kindness and willingness to help others
- 40. A spoken or written message sent at Christmas
- 43. A special piece of paper used to decorate gifts
- 45. A sweet food often eaten at Christmas, such as chocolate
- 47. A winter weather event involving frozen rain
