December Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Green villain learns empathy
  2. 6. Roman celebration once held in late December
  3. 7. Household security run by a child
  4. 10. warm drink often enjoyed in winter
  5. 11. Decorative December plant with red bracts
  6. 12. December birthstone
  7. 13. Fabric often hung “by the chimney with care”
  8. 14. Santa’s home
  9. 16. punishment associated with misbehavior
Down
  1. 1. December gift-bringer’s preferred transport
  2. 2. Astronomical event marking the shortest day of the year
  3. 4. Santa touches this part of his face to make an exit
  4. 5. Will Ferrell holiday movie that favors singing over subtlety
  5. 8. Jewish holiday often in December
  6. 9. Evergreen cones used decoratively
  7. 15. Santa’s legendary lead reindeer