Across
- 5. Hoofed team pulling the big night ride
- 7. Flavor of winter kisses and candies
- 9. Twinkly strands across porches and trees
- 10. Dense dessert that travels well
- 13. Candle holder lit for eight nights
- 15. What fresh snow does at sunrise
- 17. Route for a certain visitor
- 19. Cheerful snowman with a magic hat
- 23. One-of-a-kind winter wonder
- 24. March of floats and music downtown
- 27. Jolly gift-giver with a famous laugh
- 28. Prickly leaves with cheery berries
- 30. Mug of warmth with marshmallows
- 31. Long sled for family zooms
- 32. Sparkly strand that sheds everywhere
- 33. Hung with care for tiny surprises
- 36. Final seconds to "Happy New Year!"
- 38. Ballet with marching toy soldiers
- 40. Joyful celebration with friends
- 41. Old-school word for the season
- 42. Shake to get a tiny blizzard
- 43. Circle of evergreen hung on doors
Down
- 1. Finishing touch on gifts
- 2. Wrapped reasons for wide eyes
- 3. Shortest day, longest night
- 4. Vehicle with bells on
- 6. Festive strand across banisters
- 8. Candle holder for Kwanzaa
- 10. Where stockings wait and stories glow
- 11. Creamy holiday drink (nutmeg optional)
- 12. What fills the branches and boxes
- 14. Hillside pastime after fresh snow
- 16. Celebration right after midnight
- 18. Classic greenery that inspires a quick peck
- 20. Red-nosed guide on foggy nights
- 21. Door-to-door bringers of harmony
- 22. Celebration of community and heritage
- 25. Songs that make neighbors smile
- 26. Festive paper and tape teamwork
- 29. Where the toy shop buzzes
- 34. Cookie architecture material
- 35. Spinning top for Hanukkah fun
- 37. Red-and-white striped treat
- 39. Pair from the "12 Days" list