Across
- 3. Medieval dish made with boiled wheat and milk (8)
- 5. Nut often used in festive baking (8)
- 7. German spice cookies (12)
- 9. Traditional Christmas caroling (9)
- 11. German term for the joyful anticipation of an event (9)
- 12. Traditional English Christmas dessert (12)
- 13. Classic ballet character (9)
- 14. Traditional Hanukkah potato pancake (5)
- 17. Illumination for a cozy holiday atmosphere (11)
- 19. Companion of Sinterklaas in Dutch folklore (9)
- 20. What some animals do during the winter (9)
Down
- 1. Hanukkah spinning top (7)
- 2. German term for Christmas tree (10)
- 4. Swedish gnome-like creatures (8)
- 6. Festive dessert made of sponge cake and frosting (7)
- 8. Spanish gift-bringers similar to Santa Claus (10)
- 10. Italian tradition of singing Christmas carols (8)
- 15. Italian pastry often enjoyed during Christmas (7)
- 16. NOEL, French name for Santa Claus (8,4)
- 18. Scottish New Year's celebration (8)