Across
- 3. The famous department store parade that kicks off the Christmas season in New York
- 4. The plant under which couples traditionally kiss
- 9. A small sausage wrapped in bacon served with Christmas dinner
- 11. The shopping event that typically signals the start of the holiday season
Down
- 1. A dessert that is a rich, boozy fruit cake, traditionally set alight CHRISTMASPUDDING
- 2. CRACKER A paper tube that is pulled apart with a bang, containing a paper crown and a joke
- 3. A warm, spiced red wine often served at Christmas markets
- 5. A tradition where children leave a small portion of a sweet treat for Santa
- 6. A popular holiday drink made with milk, cream, sugar, and egg
- 7. The speaker of the televised message to the Commonwealth on Christmas Day
- 8. CLAUS The jolly gift-giver, often called Father Christmas in the UK
- 10. This day after Christmas is a public holiday for sales and leftovers