Across
- 1. Plant hung at Christmas, often associated with kisses.
- 2. Severe snowstorm with strong winds.
- 4. Our regional all-colleague call bringing teams together.
- 6. Location of the latest Tackling Fraud Together event.
- 12. Sweet pastry filled with spiced fruit, a festive treat.
- 13. Santa’s mode of transport for delivering presents.
- 15. Frosty figure, often with a carrot nose.
- 17. Shiny decoration often draped on Christmas trees.
- 21. Hung by the fireplace to be filled with small gifts.
- 22. Savoury mixture served inside or alongside turkey.
- 24. Answer to Clue 3 of The Sleigh Route Riddle from our 4 December advent page.
- 25. Festive table item that pops and contains small surprises.
- 28. Santa’s little helper, often found in the workshop.
Down
- 1. Warm spiced drink enjoyed during winter festivities.
- 3. The third word in our Southern mission statement.
- 5. Decorative ball hung on a Christmas tree.
- 7. Gift exchange where identities are kept secret.
- 8. Chocolate dessert shaped like a log, popular at Christmas.
- 9. Gloves that keep hands warm in cold weather.
- 10. Decorative paper used to cover presents.
- 11. Tart berry often made into sauce for Christmas meals.
- 13. Unique icy crystal that falls from the sky in winter.
- 14. Cosy spot for stockings and warmth during winter.
- 16. Period leading up to Christmas, often marked by calendars.
- 18. Animals that pull Santa’s sleigh through the snow.
- 19. Creamy drink often enjoyed during the holidays.
- 20. Hanging spike of ice formed in cold weather.
- 21. Jolly man in red
- 23. Traditional centrepiece of a Christmas dinner.
- 26. Traditional festive song sung during Christmas.
- 27. Warm accessory worn around the neck in winter.