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- 2. A long sock, traditionally filled with small Christmas gifts.
- 6. The place and conditions of a birth; commonly used to refer to the birth of Jesus.
- 9. The eight-day “festival of lights” commemorating the rededication of the Jewish temple around 200 B.C. The holiday is celebrated by lighting candles, eating fried foods, playing games, and giving gifts.
- 10. A half-goat, half-demon character of European folklore who punishes misbehaving children during Christmas.
- 11. A cookie made with molasses and ginger.
- 13. A four-sided top used by children to play a gambling game during Hanukkah.
- 14. Christmas To All And To All A Good Night! Every Time A Bell Rings An Angel Gets His Wings.
- 15. A traditional ingredient for Christmas dishes, especially in America.
- 19. is a vertical pipe or flue used to vent smoke and gases from a fireplace or stove
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- 1. A British holiday celebrated the day after Christmas; traditionally when servants and tradespeople were given a “Christmas Box” by employers.
- 3. Breaking news, also heard as the lyric “Oh tidings of comfort and joy” in the religious holiday song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlement.
- 4. A religious and cultural festival celebrating Jesus Christ’s birth that is typically observed on December 25th.
- 5. A grouchy spoilsport who doesn’t enjoy Christmas.
- 7. A British holiday celebrated the day after Christmas
- 8. A small, decorative sphere hung from a Christmas tree.
- 12. on the Christmas tree and listened to their sweet ringing sound as we opened presents.
- 16. Magical, pointy-eared creatures who build toys for well-behaved children at the behest of Santa.
- 17. Pole Believed by many Westerners to be Santa Claus’s home.
- 18. Claus A mythical, white-bearded man clad in red who delivers presents to well-behaved children on Christmas Eve; based on legends of the historical Saint Nicholas’s generosity.
- 19. A festive song or hymn sung at Christmas.