Across
- 3. The official name for the New Zealand Christmas tree
- 6. A type of roast vegetable also known as sweet potato
- 7. December 26th is known as Day
- 8. A small holiday home often near the beach
- 10. The season when Christmas falls in New Zealand
- 12. The red flowers of the Pōhutukawa
- 15. The top dessert a meringue with cream and fruit
- 17. The month the festive season begins
- 21. The main activity at a Kiwi Christmas lunch often held outdoors
- 22. Traditional Māori underground oven sometimes used for the Christmas feast
Down
- 1. What many Kiwis enjoy with their Christmas meal
- 2. Santa usually delivers presents on Christmas
- 3. A native bird that replaces the partridge in a famous Kiwi carol
- 4. The Māori word for Christmas
- 5. Casual rubber sandals often worn by Santa in NZ
- 9. A major city with a famous Santa Parade
- 10. The opposite of a White Christmas
- 11. Christmas lunch often features this food from the sea
- 13. A common Christmas meat served glazed
- 14. A Christmas concert often held outdoors ending with this
- 16. Where many families go camping for the holidays
- 18. Boxing Day often involves a game of backyard
- 19. Going to the is a popular Christmas activity
- 20. Festive get-together often enjoyed at a bach