During December...

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Across
  1. 3. holiday characterized by presents, candy canes,reindeer,etc.
  2. 5. Mariah Carey's whistle note used to kick off the winter season
  3. 8. edible houses made out of ____ decorated with sweets and icing
  4. 9. a minty candy with red and white swirls
  5. 11. an old man in red and white who delivers presents
  6. 14. a jewish potato dish served during Hanukkah
  7. 16. christmas movie about a boy who is forgotten on a trip and has to defend his house
  8. 17. an object that holds 9 candles which are lit according to the night during Hanukkah
Down
  1. 1. day where it is popular to stay up til 12:00
  2. 2. the name of a well known snowman who came to life
  3. 4. where the most popular ball drop in New York on New Years Eve happens
  4. 6. a week of academic terror right before winter break
  5. 7. decorations put on a tree during the christmas season
  6. 10. a Jewish festival/holiday occurring during dec. 7-15
  7. 12. a red nosed reindeer
  8. 13. a movie where Will Ferrell consumes spaghetti, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, M&Ms, marshmallows and a chocolate fudge Pop Tart
  9. 15. weather considered to be categorized as winter