Across
- 2. - A time of celebration and rest.
- 4. - A public show or performance, often themed.
- 5. - These are lit to create a cozy or ceremonial atmosphere.
- 10. - An old-fashioned term for Christmas time.
- 11. - A practice or tradition passed down through generations.
- 12. - A decorative item, often hung on a tree.
- 15. - Rituals or formal occasions, often with meaning.
- 19. - Fake or man-made, like some Christmas trees.
- 20. - Where Santa enters homes on Christmas Eve.
- 22. - December 25th celebration marking Jesus' birth.
- 23. - To give and receive in return, often gifts.
- 24. - Animals that pull Santa's sleigh.
- 26. - The paper used to cover presents.
- 27. - How you feel when you're thrilled or eagerly awaiting something.
- 28. - A large celebration or event, often with music and food.
- 33. - A tart fruit used in sauces and drinks during the holidays.
- 34. - A festive popper filled with trinkets and jokes.
- 35. - Shiny strands used to decorate trees.
- 36. - Eagerly awaiting an event or outcome.
- 38. - A French word for Christmas or a festive carol.
- 39. - A plant under which people often kiss.
Down
- 1. - How you feel after a long day of festivities.
- 3. - A festive event or activity.
- 6. - Items used to beautify spaces during holidays.
- 7. - A red and green plant symbolizing Christmas.
- 8. - The birthplace of Jesus.
- 9. - A dense cake filled with dried fruits and nuts.
- 13. - Santa's vehicle for delivering gifts.
- 14. Claus - The jolly man in red who delivers presents.
- 15. - Santa's route into homes.
- 16. - The scene depicting Jesus' birth.
- 17. - A warm drink shared in good cheer.
- 18. - A famous miserly character from Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
- 21. - Public processions, often with floats and music.
- 25. - A repeated custom or practice, often seasonal.
- 29. - A bird often served as the centerpiece of holiday feasts.
- 30. - A resin given to baby Jesus as a gift.
- 31. - A resin used in ancient ceremonies and gifts for Jesus.
- 32. - Gifts exchanged during special occasions.
- 37. - News or information, often shared with joy.