Across
- 4. Celebration of African American culture that affirms African family and social values (December 26-January 1)
- 6. The last day of the year
- 8. Japanese celebration on the last day of the year (December 31)
- 9. Commemorates the martyr Lucia of Syracruse (December 13)
- 10. Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ (December 25)
- 12. Recognizes the saint who is the inspiration behind Santa Claus (December 6)
Down
- 1. Originated as a holiday to gift gifts to the poor (December 26)
- 2. Commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem (December 18-26)
- 3. Celebrated with people dressed up in devilish costumes (December 5)
- 5. Shortest day of the year (December 21)
- 7. Commemorates the day Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment (December 30)
- 11. Non-commercial holiday's celebration (December 23)
- 13. Pagan celebration of the winter solstice (December 21-January 1)