Across
- 4. Traditional Japanese New Year decoration made of straw (11)
- 6. Old English Christmas beverage made with ale, milk, and spices (7)
- 9. Scandinavian tradition of visiting friends and family during the Christmas season (7)
- 10. Winter festival celebrated by many cultures with lantern processions (7)
- 11. Traditional Jewish festive dish (6)
- 14. Festive dish made of mashed potatoes and other ingredients (6)
- 16. A traditional Mexican Christmas beverage (5)
- 17. Eastern European sweet bread often braided (7)
- 18. Edible ornament often hung on trees (8)
- 19. Italian Christmas Eve celebration with a seafood feast (6)
Down
- 1. Symbolic plant associated with celebrations (9)
- 2. Seasonal play featuring dramatic scenes (8)
- 3. Celebration with a large bonfire on the night of June 23rd (6)
- 5. Ancient festival marking the winter solstice (6)
- 7. Scandinavian Christmas gnome (5)
- 8. Ancient Roman festival held in mid-December (9)
- 12. Ancient festival of lights (8)
- 13. Festive dance originating in the Caribbean (8)
- 15. A mythical figure who punishes or rewards children at the end of the year (7)
- 17. Festive melody with religious origins (5)