Across
- 8. Popular activity at winter festivals involving ice
- 11. Punjabi festival marking the end of winter (5)
- 12. Large outdoor fire, often part of winter festivals (7)
- 13. Ball or event with masks, often part of winter festivities (10)
- 16. Structure built from frozen water, often a winter attraction (9)
- 17. cultural celebration held in December (7)
- 18. Hot spiced cider traditionally drunk in winter celebrations (7)
- 19. Winter celebration with snow-related activities (8)
- 20. Global celebration marking the start of the calendar year (7)
Down
- 1. Jewish festival of lights celebrated in winter (8)
- 2. Event for celebration, often with traditions (8)
- 3. Explosive displays often seen during winter celebrations (9)
- 4. Festive event with parades, music, and costumes (8)
- 5. Shortest day of the year in winter (8)
- 6. Pagan festival celebrating the winter season (4)
- 7. Indian festival of lights celebrated near winter (6)
- 9. Singing festive songs during Christmas (8)
- 10. Holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus (9)
- 14. Christian feast day marking the visit of the Magi (8)
- 15. Lighted decoration often used in winter festivals (7)