Across
- 3. Holiday A day off work or school established by law.
- 5. A long-standing custom or practice.
- 7. Holiday celebrated on December 25.
- 9. Lincoln President who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday, paving the way for Christmas.
- 10. Solstice Seasonal event influencing ancient celebrations.
- 12. The legislative body responsible for passing federal holidays.
- 16. Identity Shared culture and values of a nation.
- 18. Emphasis on selling and profit during holidays.
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- 1. Bringing people together.
- 2. Pertaining to faith or worship Observance Celebration or recognition of an event.
- 4. Laws passed by Congress.
- 6. Items like trees and lights used to celebrate the holiday.
- 8. Nicholas The historical figure inspiring Santa Claus.
- 11. Holiday A public holiday established by the government.
- 13. Giving Exchanging presents, a hallmark of modern Christmas.
- 14. Non-religious; related to government neutrality.
- 15. Amendment Protects freedom of religion and speech.
- 17. Roosevelt Signed legislation solidifying Christmas as a federal holiday.
- 19. Clause Part of the First Amendment ensuring separation of church and state.