holiday celebration

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  1. 5. - A spice often used in holiday cookies and cider (7 letters)
  2. 6. - A special gift or candy given to children, especially during Halloween (5 letters)
  3. 9. - A celebration marking the anniversary of one’s birth (8 letters)
  4. 10. - A vehicle for sliding over snow (4 letters)
  5. 11. - A sweet, chewy treat often used in holiday candies (7 letters)
  6. 13. - A festive song sung during the Christmas season (5 letters)
  7. 14. - The shiny effect often seen in holiday decorations (7 letters)
  8. 15. - A spinning top used during Hanukkah (7 letters)
  9. 16. - A present given to someone during the holiday season (4 letters)
  10. 17. - Small pieces of paper thrown during celebrations (8 letters)
  11. 18. - A plant with red berries and spiky leaves, used in Christmas decorations (5 letters)
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  1. 1. - What children perform if they don’t receive a treat on Halloween (5 letters)
  2. 2. - A costume party often held during festive seasons (10 letters)
  3. 3. - A ball of snow used in winter play (8 letters)
  4. 4. - The name of a famous snowman (6 letters)
  5. 7. - A baked dish often enjoyed during Thanksgiving (3 letters)
  6. 8. - The holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus (6 letters)
  7. 10. - A crumbly topping often used on holiday desserts (7 letters)
  8. 12. - A circular decoration made from flowers or foliage, often used at Christmas (6 letters)
  9. 14. - The jolly figure who delivers gifts on Christmas Eve (5 letters)