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- 4. Viscum album is another name for European ********* that is sometimes also used as an herbal supplement to treat a variety of indications, though with very little scientific evidence supporting it’s use. (Hint: people kiss under this)
- 6. A type of cookie frequently decorated during the holidays
- 8. Chionophobia is an abnormal fear of ****
- 14. ***** people celebrate the holiday Diwali, commemorating Lord Rama’s return to his kingdom
- 15. Holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus
- 16. If made improperly this festive beverage can contain salmonella. (Hint: frequently spiked with alcohol)
- 17. The Christmas carol that has the phrase “Fa-la-la-la-laaah-la-la-la-lah” (Hint: three words)
- 19. The vehicle for a winter activity that sounds like a type of dialysis (Hint: AKA tobogganing)
- 20. 8-Day Jewish festival featuring a nightly lighting of a menorah
- 22. A type of microorganisms that are known for producing enzymes called beta-lactamases m, empirically treated with carbapenems (Hint: Some examples of a ***** include: cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, cardamom)
- 23. What is the chemical formula for snow?
- 25. A unique white crystallized structure
- 26. A particular type of ******** can be used as mechanical DVT prophylaxis (Hint: hung on the fireplace for small gifts)
- 29. ****** people celebrate the holiday Eid ul-Fitr on the first of Shawwal
- 30. In Canada, they use these to illuminate their homes during the holidays
- 31. A famous snowman
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- 1. This 1990 movie told of a boy's experience when two men break into his house during Christmas (Hint: two words)
- 2. On the first day, your true love gave you a ******** in a type of fruit tree. (Hint: from a song)
- 3. An African-American harvest festival celebrated from December 26 to January 1st
- 5. Decisions made prior to welcoming the New Year.
- 6. Who stole Christmas?
- 7. How they say ‘Merry Christmas’ in Quebec
- 9. This poisonous flower that originates from Mexico is also sometimes used as a festive decoration
- 10. All I want for Christmas?
- 11. The type of the animal that, in stories and songs, probably has a history of recurrent sinusitis (Hint: arctic deer)
- 12. A type of winter attire that resembles the last item when donning PPE (Hint: Does not start with G)
- 13. Folic acid tablets are a similar colour to a this popular type of Christmas ornaments placed on the top of a tree (Hint: people sometimes use telescopes to look at these in the night sky)
- 15. What is a type of rock that is related to an agent that is sometimes used as emergency treatment of certain types of poisoning (Hint: If you’re on the wrong list, you may get _____ instead of presents)
- 18. The winter ******** is the shortest day of the year (Hint: 12/21)
- 21. A type of plant that was believed to protect against evil spirits and bring good luck
- 24. With marshmallows (Hint: Two Words)
- 27. A commonly used, but improper, way to refer to the state patients are in after receiving a large amount of sedating agents (usually antipsychotics) (Hint: the past tense of when (snowflake) falls from the sky)
- 28. A primarily commercial holiday celebrated in Canada and Britain immediately following Christmas (Hint: two words)