Across
- 3. Māori word for family gathering at Christmas
- 8. A frozen fruit juice treat for a hot Christmas day
- 9. A large celebratory meal
- 11. The meringue dessert often decorated with berries for Christmas
- 12. The flip-flop footwear of choice for Christmas lunch
- 14. The bright ornament placed at the top of the tree
- 17. The spirit of the season
- 18. The season in which Kiwis celebrate Christmas
- 19. Collected seaside items often used in DIY Kiwi Christmas crafts
- 20. Another word for Christmas often seen in carols
- 22. A common root vegetable served with the roast
- 23. The day following Christmas Day
Down
- 1. New Zealand's official Christmas Tree
- 2. They contain silly hats and jokes for the table
- 4. A wrapped present exchanged at Christmas
- 5. Items used to brighten up the house like lights and baubles
- 6. The annual summer break that includes Christmas
- 7. Songs sung at a Christmas in the Park event
- 10. Cooking method for the Christmas Day meat
- 13. What Kiwis do after lunch to cool off
- 15. The traditional roast meat
- 16. Shiny metallic decoration for the tree
- 18. The festive figure often seen wearing board shorts in NZ
- 21. The classic rich often steamed Christmas dessert
- 23. A popular destination for Christmas Day swimming