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Across
  1. 1. (n.) Metallic instruments that ring; used in carols.
  2. 8. (n.) A circular decoration hung on doors.
  3. 9. (n.) A decoration hung on a tree.
  4. 11. (n.) Small bells attached to a sleigh.
  5. 12. (n.) The home of Santa, in folklore.
  6. 15. (n.) A custom or practice passed down over time.
  7. 17. (n.) The vertical structure on a roof where Santa enters in tales.
  8. 19. (n.) The jolly man who delivers presents to children.
  9. 22. (n.) Santa’s small helpers in the workshop.
  10. 23. (n.) A vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by reindeer.
  11. 26. (n.) The four-week period before Christmas.
  12. 27. (n.) A plant with red berries used as decoration.
  13. 29. (n.) A rich dessert traditionally served at Christmas (UK).
  14. 31. (adj./n.) Covered with frost; also a famous snowman’s name.
  15. 32. (n.) Shiny decoration for trees.
  16. 34. (n./v.) A traditional Christmas song.
  17. 35. (n.) The wooden trough where baby Jesus was laid.
  18. 37. (n.) A warm chocolate drink enjoyed in winter.
  19. 39. (n.) Spiced cookie or house often made at Christmas.
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  1. 2. (n.) A figure made of snow, often with a carrot nose.
  2. 3. (n.) A red-and-green plant popular at Christmas.
  3. 4. (n.) The annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, in December.
  4. 5. (n.) A church service held at midnight on Christmas Eve.
  5. 6. (n.) A large bird commonly eaten at holiday meals.
  6. 7. (n.) Something you give someone on a special occasion.
  7. 10. (n.) A place to skate on ice.
  8. 13. (n.) The evergreen placed in homes and decorated.
  9. 14. (n.) A heavenly being often seen in nativity scenes.
  10. 16. (n.) The story or scene of Jesus’s birth.
  11. 18. (n.) A wooden figure and a famous ballet associated with Christmas.
  12. 19. (n.) A long sock hung by the fireplace for small gifts.
  13. 20. (n.) An old word for the Christmas season.
  14. 21. (adj.) Friendly and suitable for celebration.
  15. 24. (n.) Paper used to cover presents.
  16. 25. (n.) Animals that pull Santa’s sleigh.
  17. 28. (n.) A plant; people kiss under it.
  18. 30. (n.) A single crystal of snow, unique in shape.
  19. 33. (n.) A red-and-white striped sweet shaped like a cane.
  20. 36. (n.) People related by blood or marriage; gathering at Christmas.
  21. 38. (n.) Plural: several traditional songs sung at Christmas.