Christmas Crossword

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  1. 2. Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day
  2. 4. Number of ghosts in A Christmas Carol
  3. 5. Christmas-themed ballet
  4. 7. Number of reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
  5. 10. Original color of Santa's suit
  6. 12. Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant
  7. 14. Modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born
  8. 15. Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch”
  9. 16. Rudolph’s faithful elf companion
  10. 17. Horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime
Down
  1. 1. Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver
  2. 3. Group banned Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681
  3. 4. Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life
  4. 6. Direction you should stir mincemeat for good luck
  5. 8. US state holds the Guinness record for largest snowman
  6. 9. A pagan midwinter festival
  7. 11. Added to butter and served with Christmas pudding
  8. 13. Last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas