Across
- 2. Burl Ives’ favorite colors
- 4. The most Christmasy town around
- 8. An instrument for serenading Grandpa and Grandma
- 9. Make these months in advance
- 13. 1989 movie starring Chevy Chase
- 16. A kind of Christmas encouraged by mandolins and guitars
- 18. Grandma’s favorite Christmas crooner
- 20. Grandpa’s yearly gift to Grandma
- 24. One year he ate thirteen chips, and Jack noticed
- 25. Leominster sculptor of all things styrofoam
- 26. Upgraded pieces in Lunenburg Santa’s wardrobe, hung by the fireside
- 27. There’s no “shamus” in playing with the wax after lighting the ___
- 32. ___ swap A way to exchange books--or the name of Jack’s magazine
- 33. A coveted, fluffy prize for selling the most wrapping paper (or magazines?)
- 34. __ pie: Gluten free if you don't eat the crust
- 37. Burnetts and Hagers of yore would fold this up to save and reuse in years to come
- 40. A cookie with a kiss
- 42. Quick last minute emergency gift for neighbors
- 44. Her butterscotch bird’s nests are the highlight of her cookie platter
- 46. A “perfect” end to Christmas night?
- 48. Family with the biggest light display in Lunenburg
- 50. Go-to outdoor setting for the annual family photo
- 51. Shopping destination on December 26
- 53. Post holiday blues are relieved by this January date and Dad’s peppermint pie cake!
- 54. Topic of Mom’s guest lessons at TCP
- 56. Your lips might pucker for these extra sweet treats
- 57. Christmasy dinnerware
- 59. One year, the powdered sugar tasted like ___
- 60. German construction vehicle
- 61. Only Randy & Jayne put this on their tree
- 65. If you’re a good boy, these guys might send you comice pears
- 67. Hands-down, the best kind of Christmas tree
- 69. Yet another cookie
- 72. On Hastings Ave., this scene might include some unusual additions
- 73. Reindeer with a silent D
- 76. She gracefully orchestrated many a Christmas chorus concert
- 78. Date “you” gave my heart away
- 79. Something sour to balance out the sweet
- 80. Ingredient that makes cookies and ice cream green
- 82. A Christmastime focal point in Grandpa and Grandma’s den
- 83. What to watch on Christmas night
- 84. Gigantic, white-furred Yeti
- 85. If you leave out some cookies, he might count you as “nice”
- 87. We didn’t cut our own, but we always picked a fresh one at ___
- 88. Non-denominational winter decor on the stairs at 11 Rangeley Rd
- 90. Handmade, light-powered, or collectible
- 91. These keep your toes toasty at Randy & Jayne's
- 92. Crack it open to enjoy it
- 94. “Come,” they told him
- 95. No matter what holiday, it wouldn’t be the same without this food staple
- 96. Cold, wet weapon--or a cookie
- 97. Surprising venue for a Thayer Christmas string ensemble
- 98. What we watch before the ball drops
Down
- 1. Flower in a box
- 3. Beth’s exclamation on Christmas morning
- 5. We thought this was bad, until Covid
- 6. A drink, or a pie?
- 7. The newest baked delicacy on the Jewish Christmas table
- 10. Icing and sprinkles decorate these Christmas classics
- 11. I'm dreaming of (a slice of) ___
- 12. Good with shrimp
- 14. Don’t feel too guilty about indulging in these edible chocolate coins
- 15. 1983 movie featuring a seductive tabletop lamp
- 17. Hermey the elf’s dream career
- 19. Turn off your headlights to see this Keene tradition
- 21. Tom, Jim, and Phil
- 22. Best when stored in a jar with a piece of bread
- 23. On the best years, Hanukkah and Christmas ___
- 28. Extra sweet treat (not for “kai-oats”)
- 29. Antique security system at 27 Hastings Ave
- 30. Nail polish, Toblerone, gum, dental accessories, and beef jerky for some...
- 31. Some would consider pairing these with champagne to be “gauche”
- 35. Frank’s saddest ballad (and Grandma’s favorite)
- 36. Nothing can replace this purveyor of dried fruits
- 38. A Christmas morning treat that might be chilling on the porch
- 39. Some question the legitimacy of this as a "Christmas" pie
- 41. A peanut-buttery treat from the South
- 43. A bit of chocolate on the Christmas table
- 45. Chippie’s famous cousins, known for their Christmas hit
- 47. Our favorite warm drink after a long day in the snow
- 49. Served with sour cream and/or applesauce
- 51. A Dutch Kitchen specialty
- 52. It’s the holiday season, so ___
- 55. A cookie available with or without nuts
- 58. Baker of the most desired (non-Burnett) cookie
- 62. Reindeer snack
- 63. Animals featured on a favorite, desert-themed wrapping paper
- 64. Snowmen or cardinals might grace the cover of this non-religious piece of mail
- 66. This guy deserves credit, too
- 68. This is my ___ Christmas list
- 70. Fans of Dr. Weisman who showered the family with holiday gifts
- 71. A dessert whose secret could be nutmeg... or hot pepper
- 74. Dad’s childhood toy, which chugged its way from Dayton to Lunenburg
- 75. One room stays cold, while the other room is too ___
- 77. Certain nutjobs pronounce it “pee-can”
- 81. A short-lived tradition in town of Lunenburg
- 86. The Sinatra family’s favorite warm drink
- 88. P’town Santa’s favorite jewelry store
- 89. Stollen’s tastier cousin
- 93. His nuts are the best