Christmas Crossword '23

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Across
  1. 1. Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
  2. 3. What type of bird often appears on Christmas cards?
  3. 4. What does Eave always love mom to make for Christmas brunch?
  4. 5. What was Frosty the Snowman's nose made out of?
  5. 7. What Christmas beverage is also known as "milk punch?"
  6. 8. What color sweatshirt did Josie give mom one year that made her laugh until she cried?
  7. 10. Which alcohol is usually added to the base of Christmas trifles?
  8. 12. How many years does it take for a tree to reach the average, ideal Christmas tree height?
  9. 13. As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the New Year, a Spanish tradition involved eating twelve of what?
  10. 16. In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
  11. 17. What does Santa's belly shake like?
  12. 18. What brings Frosty the Snowman to life?
  13. 25. What did Dad surprise Mom with as a big gift one year?
  14. 26. What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
  15. 27. In the opening scene of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the characters are seen doing which well-known winter activity?
  16. 28. What is the most recorded song of all time?
  17. 30. How many times does Santa check his list before making deliveries?
  18. 33. In “The Christmas Song,” who did the narrator see kissing Santa Claus under the mistletoe?
  19. 34. Which reindeer is named after thunder?
  20. 35. What famous Christmas carol became the first song ever to broadcast from space?
  21. 38. In the song Last Christmas, who does the singer give their heart to?
  22. 43. What was our Christmas production last year?
  23. 44. Which US State has a town called Santa Claus?
  24. 45. Finish this line from How the Grinch Stole Christmas: "it came without packages, boxes, or ____"
Down
  1. 2. Which fairytale served as inspiration for the first gingerbread houses?
  2. 6. What show does Mom always watch the Christmas-related episode of?
  3. 9. What do Swedish children leave out for Santa?
  4. 11. What is the word that Josie and Eva love to try to hit the high note on in All I Want for Christmas is You?
  5. 14. What giant Polly Pocket item did Eva get for Christmas one year?
  6. 15. What did we eat for Christmas day lunch last year?
  7. 18. What ingredient in Mom's Christmas cookie recipe makes them extra tasty?
  8. 19. What is Dad's main area of focus/slogan for our Christmas trip this year?
  9. 20. What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
  10. 21. Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
  11. 22. What does Dad always get from people as a work Christmas gift?
  12. 23. What country is the Pointsettia, with its red and green foliage, native to?
  13. 24. What does Ted Lasso give his kid on Christmas?
  14. 29. What is Josie and Eva's favorite Christmas gift ever?
  15. 31. What's the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
  16. 32. Which US state was the first to declare Christmas as an official holiday?
  17. 35. What is the name of Buddy's love interest in Elf, played by Zooey Deschanel?
  18. 36. How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
  19. 37. Where do candy canes come from?
  20. 39. What giant stuffed animal did Josie get for Christmas one year?
  21. 40. What do mom, Josie, and Eva's matching Christmas PJ's have on them?
  22. 41. What role did Josie have in the OLA Christmas play?
  23. 42. Which country is known to have a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney?