Winter Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. Name the TV Channel that is known for broadcasting rom coms related to the winter holidays
  2. 9. The name of the Santa Tracker that started in the 1950s after an accidental phone call from a child looking for Santa
  3. 11. The number of candles on a Kwanzaa candle holder (Kinara)
  4. 12. A popular drink often consumed during the winter holidays
  5. 13. When standing underneath this plant a kiss is expected to occur
  6. 14. Name this wintery monster, also the name of a popular water bottle brand
  7. 15. The name of the saint who inspired Santa Klaus
  8. 18. This holiday is often celebrated in the UK on December 26 and has traditionally been a day of shopping and sporting events
  9. 19. What country will the winter Olympics take place in, in early 2026
  10. 21. Name the winter holiday which includes lighting a candle for 8 nights in a row
  11. 24. The fast food restaurant that has become a tradition for people in Japan to go to on Christmas
  12. 27. What some animals do over winter when they fall into a dormant state until spring
  13. 28. This spread often fills donuts eaten during the Jewish holiday of Hannukah
Down
  1. 1. This New York City Landmark is widely known for hosting an annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony
  2. 2. Name the mineral often used to melt snow and ice covering roads
  3. 3. This popular Christmas song is the highest selling single of all time
  4. 5. The name of the Christian holiday observed in the month leading up to Christmas, often celebrated with a special calendar
  5. 6. The first name of the character Scrooge from "A Christmas Carol"
  6. 7. Solstice Day in December referred to as the shortest day of the year
  7. 8. The name of the singer who sings the extremely popular christmas song “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
  8. 10. Name the object that is ceremonially dropped to signify the new year
  9. 16. The movie character who is portrayed in multiple films as an opponent to the Christmas holiday, played by Jim Carrey in a past movie
  10. 17. The shape most people tie their ribbons on gifts into for decor
  11. 20. This is the city where the movie Home Alone takes place
  12. 22. The heritage that the holiday of Kwanza celebrates
  13. 23. What color does the Arctic fox’s fur turn in the winter, giving them the best camouflage
  14. 25. Name of the small spinning top with Hebrew lettering, which is typically used to play games during Hanukkah
  15. 26. Name the number of sides every snowflake has