Happy Holidays

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Across
  1. 2. small snow hut found in a PCV's home state
  2. 4. week-long celebration honoring African heritage
  3. 6. folklore figure said to punish misbehaving children during the holidays
  4. 9. creamy holiday drink, often spiked
  5. 11. where a holiday kiss might happen
  6. 12. decorative braid, knot or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material
  7. 14. striped treat in the shape of a hook
  8. 16. a horn-shaped container overflowing with fruits and flowers
  9. 17. short for Christmas
Down
  1. 1. homophone for this rosy-cheeked Christmas mascot's last name
  2. 3. decoration for the Christmas tree
  3. 5. season of preparation observed before Christmas
  4. 7. amongst the elves, Santa rules the _____
  5. 8. type of tree often decorated for Christmas
  6. 10. spiced cookie often in man-form
  7. 13. between Cupid and Blitzen
  8. 15. festival of lights celebrated with a menorah