Holiday Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. A unique white crystallized structure
  2. 5. What is the chemical formula for snow?
  3. 6. This poisonous flower that originates from Mexico is also sometimes used as a festive decoration
  4. 7. How they say ‘Merry Christmas’ in Quebec
  5. 9. 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. 12. All I want for Christmas?
  7. 14. 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)
  8. 15. The vehicle for a winter activity that sounds like a type of dialysis (Hint: AKA tobogganing)
  9. 16. If made improperly this festive beverage can contain salmonella. (Hint: frequently spiked with alcohol)
  10. 18. A type of cookie frequently decorated during the holidays
  11. 20. With marshmallows (Hint: Two Words)
  12. 23. Who stole Christmas?
Down
  1. 1. A type of winter attire that resembles the last item when donning PPE (Hint: Does not start with G)
  2. 2. This 1990 movie told of a boy's experience when two men break into his house during Christmas (Hint: two words)
  3. 4. The winter ******** is the shortest day of the year (Hint: 12/21)
  4. 8. A particular type of ******** can be used as mechanical DVT prophylaxis (Hint: hung on the fireplace for small gifts)
  5. 10. 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)
  6. 11. A famous snowman
  7. 13. Decisions made prior to welcoming the New Year.
  8. 17. The type of the animal that, in stories and songs, probably has a history of recurrent sinusitis (Hint: arctic deer)
  9. 19. 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)
  10. 21. 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)
  11. 22. In Canada, they use these to illuminate their homes during the holidays