Valpak – December 2024

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Across
  1. 2. Holiday season often filled with gift-giving
  2. 6. Common winter illness that causes sneezing
  3. 7. Motorized vehicle used on snowy trails
  4. 8. Long, knitted accessory worn around the neck
  5. 11. Animal that hibernates during very cold months
  6. 13. Sport using two poles for downhill, slalom and cross-country
  7. 15. Frozen pattern on windshields and windows
  8. 17. Cold-weather bird representing hope and joy
  9. 18. Thick coat for very cold days
  10. 19. Light, airy snow that is softer than packed snow
  11. 20. Footwear for chilly weather
  12. 21. Warm accessory for hands
  13. 22. Sparkling crystals that fall from the sky
Down
  1. 1. Icy sport played with sticks and pucks
  2. 3. Winter sport involving balance and speed while on a plank
  3. 4. Spiky ice formations often found hanging from rooftops
  4. 5. Month when winter officially begins
  5. 8. Shortest day of the year event
  6. 9. A cold temperature that is below zero
  7. 10. Often layered under clothing for outdoor winter play
  8. 11. Blustery storm with high winds and heavy snow
  9. 12. Outdoor ice activity with blades on footwear
  10. 14. Synonym for snow house
  11. 16. Winter sculpture with 2 or 3 snowballs of various sizes