Across
- 1. A feeling of great happiness associated with Christmas.
- 4. A red-and-green plant popular at Christmas.
- 5. A large, special meal shared at Christmas.
- 6. A ringing instrument often used in Christmas music and decorations.
- 9. Another word for a Nativity scene.
- 11. A hanging piece of frozen water shaped like a spike.
- 17. One of Santa’s reindeer; his name means “thunder.”
- 19. A joyful word meaning praise, often sung in Christmas songs.
- 20. Nuts often roasted and eaten during the Christmas season.
- 22. A wax light symbolizing warmth and hope during Christmas.
- 24. A light, ringing sound heard in Christmas music.
- 25. Covered with frost; also refers to a famous snowman character.
- 27. A time of celebration, often including Christmas traditions.
- 29. One of Santa’s reindeer, whose name means “lightning.”
Down
- 2. An old-fashioned word for the Christmas season.
- 3. A small, unique crystal of frozen water.
- 7. A tree that stays green all year, symbolizing eternal life.
- 8. A feeding trough where baby Jesus was laid.
- 10. A joyful event or gathering to mark Christmas.
- 12. Decorative strings of bulbs used during Christmas.
- 13. The red-nosed reindeer who guides Santa’s sleigh.
- 14. A central message of Christmas meaning calm and harmony.
- 15. A type of evergreen tree used as a Christmas tree.
- 16. Another name for Santa Claus.
- 18. One of Santa’s reindeer, named after a celestial object.
- 21. Customs or practices passed down during Christmas.
- 23. A present given to show love or appreciation.
- 26. News or messages, often used in Christmas greetings.
- 28. An extraordinary event, especially connected to the Christmas story.