Christmas Puzzle

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  1. 3. This character made his way through the candy cane forest on his way to New York.
  2. 5. In this movie, the "Wet Bandits" burgled homes.
  3. 9. What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
  4. 10. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays the father who neglected getting this popular toy for his son before Christmas in "Jingle All The Way".
  5. 14. In Mexico, Merry Christmas is exclaimed this way!
  6. 16. Originating in Germany, these were made to look like a Shepard's crook.
  7. 17. Originating in the Netherlands, children leave a shoe out in hopes to receive sweets or small presents from this man during the night.
  8. 18. Pulled by one horse, this jingles all the way!
  9. 19. How many reindeer are featured in the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas?"
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  1. 1. This flowering winter plant is originally from Mexico.
  2. 2. A modern Christmas tradition that requires hanging this ornament last on the tree and the first child to find it gets an extra present.
  3. 3. In the United Kingdom, this is the holiday celebrated the day after Christmas.
  4. 4. In 1964's Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Hermey the Elf dreams of becoming A what?
  5. 6. Originally from Europe, this dessert soaked in spirits is served in celebration of Christmas.
  6. 7. This bird is a common symbol of Christmas and brings good luck throughout the year.
  7. 8. The United Kingdom uses this greenery to ward off evil spirits and celebrate new growth.
  8. 11. The name of the character who is repeatedly told, "you'll shoot your eye out".
  9. 12. In this movie, a nice old man claiming to be Santa Claus is taken to court, what famous department store serves as his employer?
  10. 13. This non-traditional Christmas movie warns not to feed your pet after midnight and avoid water.
  11. 15. Eat one treat a day to help countdown this time leading up to Christmas Day.