Kiwi Christmas crossword

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Across
  1. 2. (6 letters) — Festive songs sung outdoors, sometimes by candlelight
  2. 5. (7 letters) — Meringue-based dessert, often topped with fresh kiwi fruit and berries
  3. 6. (4 letters) — A simple holiday home, often near the coast
  4. 8. (8 letters) — A winter animal that looks a bit silly in the sun
  5. 12. (5 letters) — The quintessential destination for a Kiwi Christmas picnic
  6. 13. (6 letters) — A casual, outdoor meal instead of a formal indoor dinner
  7. 14. (6 letters) — A large, festive street event featuring floats and a Santa
  8. 15. (6 letters) — The season for Christmas in New Zealand
  9. 16. (6 letters) — The New Zealand sweet potato, sometimes cooked in a hangi
  10. 17. (7 letters) — Fresh ocean fare often found on the Christmas menu
Down
  1. 1. (7 letters) — Footwear Santa is often depicted wearing in the heat
  2. 3. (5 letters) — Traditional Māori method of cooking food in an underground oven
  3. 4. (12 letters) — A common summer fruit used to top the pavlova
  4. 5. (11 letters) — New Zealand's famous native 'Christmas Tree' with bright red flowers
  5. 6. (8 letters) — A popular outdoor cooking method for Christmas lunch
  6. 7. (7 letters) — The traditional summer sport you might play after lunch
  7. 9. (8 letters) — The month Christmas falls in, marking the start of the holidays
  8. 10. (9 letters) — The day after Christmas, often spent relaxing or shopping
  9. 11. (6 letters) — The Māori word for family, central to the celebration
  10. 16. (4 letters) — The nickname for a New Zealander, or the national bird