Across
- 1. Kiritimati is also known as what island?
- 3. Who wrote, "Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?" (2,5)
- 5. What real life department store is the movie 'Miracle on 34th Street' based on?
- 7. Which of Sant's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
- 9. In which Australian city is the traditional Boxing Day cricket test match held?
- 10. What is the name of the ballet traditionally performed around Christmas? (3,10)
- 11. In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
- 15. What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising (4,4)
- 16. In what modern-day country was St Nicholas born?
- 18. According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus? (5,5)
- 19. What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Down
- 1. Who is the authors of 'A Christmas Carol'? (7,7)
- 2. What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
- 4. In the opening scene of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas,' the characters are seen ejoying what recreational winter activity? (3,7)
- 5. Which plant is traditionally kissed under during Christmas?
- 6. In "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," what is the name of the hotel where Kevin stays? (3,5,5)
- 8. Which Christmas song was recorded by Jose Feliciano in 1970? (5,7)
- 12. Which country is credited with creating eggnog?
- 13. What's the name of the main villian in 'The Nightmare before Christmas'? (5,6)
- 14. In what country is KFC a popular Christmas meal?
- 17. Which Australian Christmas dessert's basic ingredient is egg whites?