December's Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. The state of feeling buried or drowned beneath a huge mass
  2. 6. The state of being calm
  3. 7. "The storm will ______."
  4. 8. A firm decision to do or not to do something; especially to start the new year
Down
  1. 1. Does not take a backseat during the holidays
  2. 2. Typically roasts well on an open fire
  3. 3. Love and hate them at the same time
  4. 5. The month known as "the most wonderful time of year