Holiday Cross Word

4. The Zoroastrian priests of ancient Persia. According to tradition, three of these “wise men” visited the infant Jesus.
5. A Spanish word meaning “Christmas.”
9. A half-goat, half-demon character of European folklore who punishes misbehaving children during Christmas.
10. A seven-day festival celebrating African American cultural heritage, created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966.
12. Mexican shrub was first used as a Christmas decoration by Franciscan friars in the 17th century.
13. A nine-branched candelabrum used during Hanukkah.
14. A four-sided top used by children to play during Hanukkah.
16. A long, wooden sled used to coast down snow-covered hills.
18. Cheerful and good-humored.
19. Breaking news, also heard as the lyric “Oh _______ of comfort and joy”
20. A fragrant oil symbolizing suffering and mortality.

1. The eight-day “festival of lights” commemorating the rededication of the Jewish temple
2. A candle holder for the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa.
3. A region in Finland rumored to be where Santa Claus lives.
6. A festive song or hymn sung at Christmas.
7. An incense symbolizing holiness.
8. A small, decorative sphere hung from a Christmas tree.
11. Display commonly used to refer to the birth of Jesus.
15. “The Christmas season”; derived from Old French.
17. A grouchy spoilsport who doesn’t enjoy Christmas.