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- 2. these small, fragile, works of art are meant to hang on a tree
- 3. this green man once terrorized the people of Whoville, but now we know he celebrates Christmas with the villagers.
- 6. this person is celebrated on January 10; he teaches English II at RNE, and he loves chocolate, potato chips, and gummy bears.
- 9. a four-sided spinning top, played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah
- 10. is the candle holder used when celebrating Kwanzaa; there are three red candles on the left, three green candles on the right, and one black candle in the center.
- 13. this type of dessert is often made into edible people and houses during the winter months
- 14. these animals pull Santa's Sleigh around the world
- 15. these are not common in the South, but places where it snows people create these in their yard, but they usually don't come to life.
- 16. is a holiday celebrated in Iran where families come together during the longest night of the year and eat fruits, nuts, and read poetry by fire light.
- 17. is a straw mat where the kinara is placed
- 19. is a holiday celebrated on the Winter Solstice in China where celebrants have big meals with their families
- 20. Santa's helpers
- 21. is the holiday celebrated from December 26- January 1 to celebrate African American Culture
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- 1. This holiday also marks the shortest day of the year
- 4. jewish Festival of Lights that celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over their oppressors.
- 5. is celebrated December 26 in Canada and the UK
- 7. this is the man dressed in red who is believed to deliver presents to all the children of the world on December 24
- 8. is the last day of the year, celebrated with parties, notably a big one in Time's Square
- 11. is the candle holder that Jewish people use; eight candles represent eight days that the oil in these "lamps" burned.
- 12. this flavor is popular during the winter, especially if you enjoy candy canes.
- 18. What is the holiday celebrated on December 25?