Kiwi Christmas

1. The local name for your swimming costume or bathing suit.
5. The sweet potato grown locally, sometimes roasted alongside the meat.
6. The simple, informal holiday home, often near the beach or a lake.
7. The red-flowering tree, often called the "New Zealand Christmas Tree," seen along the coast in December.
9. The main cooking method used for the family lunch in the summer heat.
11. The essential rubber flip-flops worn to and from the beach.
14. A traditional Māori method of cooking food using heated rocks in an earth oven.

2. The season in which Kiwis celebrate Christmas.
3. The loud, buzzing insect whose noise defines the hottest part of a summer's day.
4. A sweet, crispy meringue base topped with whipped cream and fresh summer berries.
5. The term for a New Zealander, or the name of the iconic flightless bird.
8. The Māori word for family, which is central to Christmas celebrations.
10. The destination for many families once all the presents are unwrapped.
12. The lotion you must slip-slop-slap onto your skin before going outside.
13. Bin A portable insulated container used to keep drinks and food cold at the beach.