Across
- 3. a calendar used as a gift where people open a small toy or treat once a day until Christmas
- 5. a festive drink
- 6. a hot, spiced cider drink traditionally served to poor carolers
- 9. known as the Christmas flower
- 11. round, glass ornaments on Christmas trees
Down
- 1. an ancient, mythical creature from Bavarian tradition known as "Santa's Shadow" who punishes the naughty
- 2. a 4-sided top that is played with during Hanukkah
- 4. pancakes made of grated potato served during Hanukkah
- 7. the green antagonist of Christmas
- 8. the candle holder for the 7 candles of Kwanzaa
- 10. an ancient Germanic and Norse winter festival celebrating the Winter Solstice, marking the shortest day and the rebirth of the sun