Across
- 2. Artist who released “War is Over” in 1971 (4,6)
- 4. A dream of many, especially when there’s no snow, as sung about by Bing Crosby (5,9)
- 7. Beatles 1967 Christmas No.1 (5,7)
- 9. Band who performed a benefit gig on Christmas Day 1977 (3,6)
- 10. Judas Priest frontman who released ‘We Three Kings’ in 2009 (3,7)
- 11. Iconic rock band with a jingle bell touch in their “Mistress for Christmas” song. (2/2)
- 16. Santa’s loyal helpers who might be mentioned in many Christmas songs. (8)
- 17. German industrial metal band that put a heavy twist on “Silent Night.” (9)
- 18. A merry tune featuring a one-horse open sleigh and dashing through the snow. (6,5)
- 19. Terrifying pink and yellow headache who had a Christmas Day No. 1 in 1993 (2,6)
Down
- 1. A beloved snowman who comes to life in a classic Christmas song (5,3,7)
- 3. A famous ballet with music by Tchaikovsky, often performed during the holidays (3,10)
- 5. German rock band with a passionate "Holiday." (9)
- 6. 1979 Christmas No. 1 for Pink Floyd (7,5,2,3,4)
- 8. British glam rockers who asked if you remembered “Merry Xmas Everybody.” (5)
- 12. Metal giants who released “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” a song featured in Christmas rock playlists. (9)
- 13. Groups of people who sing traditional Christmas songs door-to-door. (8)
- 14. This legendary rock band’s “Thank God It’s Christmas” is a holiday classic. (5)
- 15. Chuck Berry song “Run ______ Run” (7)