Across
- 3. a medieval monster that served as the inspiration for the Grinch
- 5. the day after Christmas, which was originally intended for servants to have a day off after serving rich families during the holiday season
- 7. in the Renaissance, this was the big gift-giving occasion instead of Christmas
- 8. what Brits call Santa Claus
- 13. a tune allegedly composed by Henry VIII that was later turned into the Christmas song “What Child Is This?”
- 14. Instead of "Merry Christmas," you say "____ Christmas" in England
- 16. European cities have pop-up these for people to go Christmas shopping
Down
- 1. this person gave a televised speech every Christmas from 1952-2021
- 2. this holiday used to be celebrated on January 6; it's also a play by Shakespeare
- 4. you don't eat these fun little prizes used by Brits to celebrate Christmas
- 6. Last name of the author who wrote the most famous Christmas story of all time
- 9. he famously says, "God bless us, everyone"
- 10. in this book/movie series, it's always winter but never Christmas
- 11. the protagonist of A Christmas Carol; also means a greedy, stingy person
- 12. Mrs. Weasley's favorite home-made gift
- 15. the prince consort who introduced Christmas trees to England