Across
- 1. Structure smoke travels through
- 6. Thin ice crystals on surfaces in cold weather
- 8. Mexican celebration before Christmas
- 12. Animals said to pull Santa’s sleigh
- 13. A long piece of fabric worn around the neck
- 16. Tree type that stays green in winter
- 17. A small light used during celebrations
- 19. Gathering crops, connected to some winter festivals
- 22. Bright red winter bird
- 24. Helpers in Santa stories
- 25. A unique ice crystal that falls from the sky
- 26. A heavy winter coat with a hood
- 28. Sweet baked treat decorated for holidays (5, 6)
- 30. Shiny strips used for decorating a tree
- 31. Tree with long needles
- 32. Red-leafed plant used in holiday décor
- 33. Evergreen tree used for winter décor
- 35. A belief or custom passed down
- 37. Bird often served at winter feasts
- 40. Large northern animal related to reindeer
- 41. The traditions of a group of people
- 42. Small rural house often used in winter
- 44. A warm knitted piece of clothing
- 45. Decorative strip used for wrapping gifts
- 51. Four divisions of the year
- 52. Pattern made by lying in snow (4, 5)
- 53. Singing door-to-door
- 62. Clothing designed to keep body heat
- 63. Decoration hung on a tree
- 64. Home of Santa in folklore
- 65. Tires designed for winter driving
- 66. An ancient winter festival celebrated in Scandinavia
- 68. A plant with red berries used for decorations
- 70. Red-and-white striped holiday candy
- 71. Small pellets of frozen rain
- 74. Indigenous people of northern Canada and Greenland
- 76. Large white bear found in the Arctic
- 77. A drink made from apples, served warm
- 78. To honour with festivities
- 80. A severe snowstorm with strong winds
- 81. Large hanging sock for small gifts
- 83. Traditional dance for Lunar New Year
- 86. Celebration of African heritage
- 87. Soft glow from candles
- 89. A spike of ice that hangs from a roof
- 90. Japanese citrus used in winter dishes
- 92. Plant hung as decoration symbolizing peace
- 94. Fun trip on a horse-drawn sled (5,4)
- 96. Warm liquid soup
- 97. Container that keeps drinks warm
- 101. Building where travellers stay
- 102. Birds that live in cold southern climates
- 109. Round snow used in playful fights
- 110. A spinning top used in Hanukkah
- 112. Long decorative strand of greenery
- 113. A vehicle used for sliding on snow
- 117. A celebration with traditions
- 119. Short form of mittens
- 120. Light from the moon reflected on snow
- 121. Lift that carries skiers uphill
- 122. A board used to slide down snowy slopes
- 123. Temperature that feels colder due to wind (4,5)
- 124. A holiday decoration made from evergreen branches
- 125. A place to burn wood and warm a home
- 126. Decorative sphere with swirling snow
Down
- 2. Tree that stays green all year
- 3. Warm hand coverings without individual fingers
- 4. Italian holiday bread
- 5. Season of preparation before Christmas or commonly a calendar activity
- 6. Large celebratory meal
- 7. Group travelling, sometimes in stories
- 9. A large sled pulled by horses or reindeer
- 10. Public celebration with floats and music
- 11. Winter sport on frozen lakes
- 14. Light snow showers
- 15. School break in cold season (6,8)
- 18. Invisible layer of slippery ice (5,3)
- 20. A figure built from rolled snow
- 21. Hand coverings with separate fingers
- 23. Giving to those in need
- 27. Candle holder used during Kwanzaa
- 28. The shortest day of the year in winter
- 29. Footwear that helps you walk on snow
- 31. Seed pod from a conifer tree
- 34. Clothing that keeps feet warm
- 36. Chocolate coins given during Hanukkah
- 38. Small house in the woods
- 39. Injury caused by extreme cold
- 43. A spiced cookie often made into houses
- 46. A large outdoor fire
- 47. Sweet syrup made from tree sap
- 48. Candle holder used during Hanukkah
- 49. Peaceful feeling during holidays
- 50. Small explosive used during celebrations
- 52. Place where maple sap is collected
- 54. Fried potato pancakes eaten at Hanukkah
- 55. A spice used in eggnog and cookies
- 56. Large northern animal
- 57. Festive songs sung during winter holidays
- 58. A pastry eaten during some East Asian festivals
- 59. A red _____ is gifted with money inside for Lunar New Year
- 60. Knit winter hat in Canada
- 61. Kwanzaa principle celebrated on the first day
- 67. A style of dance often performed in winter shows
- 69. Truck that clears snow from streets
- 72. Colourful lights in the sky
- 73. Turned to ice or very cold
- 75. A promise often made on New Year’s
- 77. Small bits of paper tossed in celebration
- 79. A long, flat sled used for downhill slides
- 82. Ballet popular during the holidays
- 83. Place to rest at a ski resort
- 84. Hot dish perfect for cold weather
- 85. Sweet topping for baked goods
- 88. Large floating mass of ice
- 89. Frosting used to decorate cookies
- 91. A machine used to heat buildings
- 93. Footwear with blades used on ice
- 95. Warm coverings for ears
- 98. A special day for celebration
- 99. A pile of snow shaped by wind
- 100. A type of white owl adapted to winter climates
- 103. Christian holiday celebrated in December
- 104. Soft treat added to hot cocoa
- 105. Jewish festival of lights
- 106. The moment a new year begins
- 107. To sleep through the winter
- 108. Cheerful or festive mood
- 111. Calendar used in some winter festivals (5,4)
- 114. A dome-shaped shelter made of snow blocks
- 115. A spice used in holiday baking
- 116. Light source used in many winter traditions
- 118. Sport that uses long boards on snow