Christmas and New Year

2. The moment when the clock strikes twelve, signaling the start of a new day or year.
6. A large, spherical object, commonly associated with the New Year’s Eve tradition of being lowered to mark the event.
8. A traditional term for the Christmas period, tied to seasonal customs.
10. A firm choice or determination to accomplish something new or improve oneself, often made at the start of a new year.
12. Explosives that create dazzling patterns and sounds in the sky, used for celebrations.
14. The season leading up to Christmas, marked by waiting and special rituals.
15. A lively gathering or activity to commemorate an important moment or holiday.
17. Messages or reports, typically of joy and goodwill, shared during holidays.
19. A brief statement or wish shared while lifting a glass in honor of an occasion.
20. A wooden or stone trough for feeding animals, often portrayed in scenes of Jesus’s birth.

1. The reverse counting of numbers to signal the beginning of something special.
3. A shrub with sharp green leaves and bright red berries, often used to decorate during Christmas.
4. A term synonymous with Christmas, often heard in carols or festive greetings.
5. The depiction or story of the birth of Jesus Christ, shown in art or performances.
7. Tiny, colorful bits of paper or foil scattered during parties and celebrations.
9. An item designed to decorate something, especially a Christmas tree.
11. Singing merry seasonal songs, typically performed in groups and often outdoors.
13. A decorative strand made from flowers, leaves, or other materials used to beautify spaces.
16. A practice or habit followed over time, especially during holidays or festivities.
18. A small handheld firework that produces glittering sparks, commonly used at festive events.