Across
- 2. Items pulled at the Christmas dinner table, often containing bad jokes.
- 4. The quintessential backyard or beach sport played after lunch.
- 7. Holiday on December 26th, often spent at the beach or watching cricket.
- 8. A small, simple holiday home often found near the beach (or a 'crib' in the South).
- 9. The big red man, sometimes seen wearing board shorts in NZ.
- 12. A popular cooking method for Christmas lunch in the summer heat.
- 16. The meringue-based dessert that causes friendly Christmas arguments with Australia.
- 18. New Zealand's famous sports team; their gear is a popular gift.
- 19. Māori term for the extended family that gathers for the celebration.
- 20. The season in which Kiwis celebrate Christmas.
Down
- 1. Where many Kiwis spend Christmas afternoon.
- 3. They might sing "A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree" instead of these traditional songs.
- 5. Traditional Māori method of cooking food using heated stones underground.
- 6. The Māori word for Christmas.
- 10. Home to a large, annual Santa Parade.
- 11. A common dish, replacing some hot roasts, due to the climate.
- 13. New Zealand's native Christmas tree, famous for its crimson flowers.
- 14. The New Zealand sweet potato, a common side dish.
- 15. Footwear Santa might swap his boots for in the summer heat.
- 17. Community event held in cities like Christchurch and Wellington in November/December.