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- 2. A small, brown, raisin-like berry used to make traditional Christmas sauces and jellies.
- 7. A rich, spiced currant cake, often covered in marzipan and icing, traditionally eaten at Christmas.
- 8. A small, magical, pointy-eared creature known for helping Santa Claus make toys.
- 9. The festive period immediately preceding Christmas, known for parties and celebrations.
- 10. A decorative arrangement of greenery, flowers, and fruits, traditionally hung as a Christmas decoration.
- 11. The Christian story of the birth of Jesus, often reenacted by children in a play.
- 12. A French term for the ceremonial burning of a log on Christmas Eve, a tradition dating back centuries.
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- 1. A small, decorative figurine, often an angel or fairy, placed at the very top of a Christmas tree.
- 3. A spiced and sweetened wine served warm, a traditional Christmas drink in many countries.
- 4. A large, sock-shaped bag hung on Christmas Eve for Santa to fill with gifts.
- 5. A raised platform or shelf where festive decorations are displayed, especially in a fireplace.
- 6. A slow, peaceful piece of music sung by a choir, often telling the Christmas story.