Across
- 2. Decorative material once made of real silver
- 12. Feast marking the magi’s arrival
- 13. Word derived from Latin for “birth”
- 16. City associated with a census and a manger
- 18. Red plant whose leaves change color under stress
- 19. Traditional dessert or hearthside symbol
- 23. Vehicle guided by reins rather than wheels
- 25. Theological term for Christ becoming flesh
- 26. Item hung by the chimney with hopeful intent
- 27. Evergreen with berries used in medieval winter rites
- 28. Arctic animals mythically tasked with flight
- 29. Gift symbolizing divinity in the Christmas story
Down
- 1. Bishop of Myra known for secret generosity
- 3. Miniature winter scene shaken into motion
- 4. Feeding trough repurposed as a cradle
- 5. Alpine figure who contrasts sharply with St. Nick
- 6. Traditional Christmas roast in many countries
- 7. Vertical passage central to a certain midnight delivery
- 8. Season of anticipation preceding Christmas
- 9. Celebration forty days after Christmas
- 10. Spiced drink tied to ancient toasting rituals
- 11. Plant historically linked to Norse mythology
- 14. Circular symbol of eternal life
- 15. Scene traditionally depicted with shepherds and magi
- 17. MASS, Service held at the turning of Christmas Day
- 20. Ballet featuring Clara and enchanted soldiers
- 21. PUDDING, Dessert demanded in a persistent carol
- 22. Decorative strand draped across mantels
- 24. Name meaning “God with us”
- 30. Singers who travel door-to-door in harmony