Holiday Crossword

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  1. 2. Another word for presents exchanged among family and friends.
  2. 4. Decorative items, often hung on Christmas trees, ranging from delicate glass baubles to handmade decorations.
  3. 8. The snowman character from the popular Christmas song and animated special, brought to life by a magical hat.
  4. 9. A time of celebration and relaxation, encompassing Christmas, New Year’s, and other end-of-year traditions, a time for family and festivity.
  5. 11. The jolly figure who delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve and eventually relies on Rudolph’s red nose to save Christmas.
  6. 13. The sound of small bells ringing, commonly associated with sleighs, reindeer, or holiday decorations.
  7. 17. The reindeer coach who helps train them to fly.
  8. 18. Santa’s team of magical, flying animals, led by Rudolph, who help pull Santa’s sleigh across the night sky to deliver gifts.
  9. 21. Shiny, metallic strands used to decorate Christmas trees, giving them a sparkling, festive appearance.
  10. 23. The traditional entryway for Santa to deliver gifts, typically accompanied by the image of a cozy, crackling fire.
  11. 24. The jolly, bearded man in red who delivers gifts to children around the world on Christmas Eve.
  12. 25. A red and white striped, hard peppermint treat shaped like a shepherd’s crook.
  13. 26. Rudolph’s father.
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  1. 1. Santa’s magical helpers who assist in making toys and preparing for Christmas.
  2. 3. Another word for a sled that is pulled by reindeer, used by Santa to travel through the night sky delivering gifts.
  3. 5. Festive songs sung during the holiday season, often by groups of people going door to door to spread cheer and goodwill.
  4. 6. A sock shaped fabric bag hung by the fireplace or on a wall, where Santa fills it with small gifts or treats on Christmas Eve.
  5. 7. A green, berry-bearing plant traditionally hung in doorways during Christmas, where people are encouraged to kiss beneath it.
  6. 10. An ancient winter festival marking the solstice, celebrating the return of light. It’s closely associated with Christmas traditions in many cultures.
  7. 12. A spiced, baked cookie, often shaped into figures like houses or a boy.
  8. 14. A figure made of cold white fluffy stuff, usually adorned with a carrot nose, scarf, and hat.
  9. 15. An elf who dreams of becoming a dentist.
  10. 16. A circular arrangement of evergreen branches, often decorated with ribbons, ornaments, or lights.
  11. 18. A young reindeer with a glowing red nose, initially rejected but later becomes a hero by guiding Santa’s sleigh through foggy weather.
  12. 19. Santa’s wife.
  13. 20. Another name for the Abominable Snow Monster
  14. 22. A natural seed-bearing structure from pine trees, often used in holiday decorations like wreaths or as rustic tree ornaments.
  15. 23. A kind reindeer who accepts and Rudolph and becomes his girlfriend.