Across
- 2. The Zoroastrian priests of ancient Persia. According to tradition, three of these "wise men" visited the infant Jesus
- 8. A Latin word meaning "coming;" the Christian season of expectant waiting and preparation beginning four Sundays before Christmas
- 9. A Mexican shrub first used as a Christmas decoration by Franciscan friars in the 17th century
- 11. A hot, spiced cider drink, traditionally served to poor carolers by their wealthy neighbors
- 12. a candlestick with 8 candles and one stem in the middle
Down
- 1. a seven day celebration of African American culture and community
- 3. a long, narrow, sled used on snow to carry people down a hill
- 4. candelabrum with seven candlesticks used in celebrating Kwanzaa
- 5. a form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil
- 6. "The Christmas season"; derived from Old French
- 7. A phonetic translation of "Merry Christmas" into the Hawaiian language
- 10. Breaking news