December Holidays

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Across
  1. 3. Hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there
  2. 6. Animals that pull Santa's sleigh
  3. 8. Nine-branched candelabrum lit during Hanukkah
  4. 11. Jolly figure who brings gifts on Christmas Eve
  5. 12. Scene depicting the birth of Jesus
  6. 13. Green character who tries to steal Christmas
  7. 14. Mode of transportation for Santa
  8. 15. Week-long celebration of African heritage in late December
Down
  1. 1. Spinning top used in a Hanukkah game
  2. 2. Wooden soldier often associated with Christmas ballets
  3. 4. Traditional Christmas dessert or a festive log-shaped decoration
  4. 5. Plant hung to encourage holiday kisses
  5. 7. Snowman brought to life by a magical hat
  6. 9. Festival of Lights in the Jewish tradition
  7. 10. Cane Striped peppermint treat often hung on Christmas trees