The Worst Christmas Crossword Ever

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Across
  1. 3. Used as a guide for generations
  2. 4. Legalized Christmas in 1907
  3. 8. Multi-day treasure hunt, often given to children or families
  4. 9. Her birthday is December 25th, which explains the speedy drive
  5. 11. Christmas word heard in 'no L' lament
  6. 12. Found up high in trees; Southerns typically shoot them out to give to others.
  7. 15. KFC orders must be placed 2 months in advance
  8. 17. A gum used for perfume or incense
  9. 20. Wassailing
  10. 22. Striped shepherd's staff
  11. 24. Pzooldb but shift the alphabet back by 3
  12. 26. This state claims to be the host of the first Christmas celebration
  13. 27. Nicholas's town of birth
  14. 30. This type of Christmas is considered controversial
  15. 32. This carol was sung by children and a guitar in 1818
  16. 34. a fragrance in soaps, lotions, and perfumes
  17. 36. ___________ branches exchanged by Romans as a sign of good luck.
  18. 37. The color of red at Christmas represents this fruit
  19. 40. Traditional Christmas dessert in Britain
  20. 41. A song that often includes Elvis Presley
  21. 43. Eats the berries, digests the seeds, and the waste grows into mistletoe
Down
  1. 1. The first toy to create mania
  2. 2. Repeated often when decorating
  3. 3. Nickname given to white fluffy cats
  4. 5. These items were lost by kittens
  5. 6. Transport is light in motion
  6. 7. Ostracized from society due to his physical features.
  7. 10. This company was the first to Santa as well rounded and jolly man
  8. 13. A handmade doll was the first donation for this in 1947
  9. 14. Singer known for kicking off the holiday season
  10. 16. Ballet featuring a magical doll
  11. 18. An old sailor term for watered down rum
  12. 19. Used to signify slight intoxication
  13. 21. Present the girl after graduation
  14. 23. In Sweden, children leave this drink for Santa
  15. 25. Helper endlessly felt around
  16. 28. Expanded the postal system allowing for Christmas cards to be sent
  17. 29. Displayed the tallest Christmas tree at 221ft. tall
  18. 31. This old king not only decapitated two wives, but generally served pigs head for Christmas
  19. 33. Frozen drop I see in clever rearrangement
  20. 35. Created a study that determined that two weeks before Christmas was the most popular time for couples to break up
  21. 38. Originated as a mixture of beer and milk
  22. 39. 19-14-15-23-6-12-1-11-5
  23. 42. Santa’s entrance, chief in mystery arrangement
  24. 44. The most expensive gift from the 12 days, totally $6,300