Across
- 2. Period of anticipation and preparation in the Christian calendar
- 8. Carol of the _____
- 10. The Christmas Donkey
- 12. Decorative strip used for wrapping gifts
- 13. Fictional character that personifies crisp, cold winter weather
- 15. Iconic character brought to life
- 17. Santa's hometown
- 19. Spiced confectionery commonly shaped into festive figures
- 21. Abbreviated name for the traditional holiday
- 23. Traditionally burned as part of winter solstice celebrations
- 24. Another name for Santa Claus
- 26. Plant associated with romantic traditions
- 28. 'Good _______ we bring to you and your kin'
- 29. Branches of foliage, often used in festive decorations
- 32. Striped hooks
- 33. Melodic compositions sung to spread holiday cheer
- 34. One of Santa's reindeer whose name suggests a ''spirited nature'
Down
- 1. Term derived from French meaning Christmas
- 3. His heart grew three sizes in one day
- 4. Vertical structure through which Santa descends to deliver gifts
- 5. Cultural celebration honoring African heritage, observed in late December
- 6. Miserly holiday-folk character
- 7. Footwear with blades
- 9. Fun winter activity that involves flying over snow ramps
- 11. German word for Christmas tree
- 14. 'The _______ were hung by the chimney with care'
- 16. Tart red fruit often used in holiday dishes and decorations
- 18. Creator of cards and holiday movies
- 20. Mythical creatures known for their craftsmanship
- 22. Best roasted over an open fire
- 25. December 26
- 27. A dense holiday dessert
- 30. The jolly old man's catchphrase
- 31. Seven-branched candelabrum used in Jewish celebrations