Across
- 2. Falling ice crystals
- 4. January 1st celebration
- 6. Jewish Festival of Lights celebrated for eight nights
- 8. Day after Christmas observed in many countries
- 9. Protective winter footwear
- 11. A cold, frosty morning sight
- 14. Cold wind that stings the face
- 15. Ancient winter festival that includes feasting and candles
- 17. Season after autumn
- 18. Popular winter sport on ice
- 19. Snowy vehicle powered by gravity
- 22. Popular winter ballet tradition
- 24. Holiday with lights, trees, and gifts
Down
- 1. Celebration of African heritage observed December 26–January 1
- 3. January holiday honoring the visit of the Magi
- 5. Christian feast day celebrated on January 6
- 7. Shortest day of the year in December
- 10. Thick gloves without fingers
- 12. Swedish festival of light celebrated in December
- 13. White, frozen precipitation that forms piles
- 14. Animal that hibernates all winter
- 16. Story told around a fire on cold nights
- 20. Celebration marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar
- 21. A snowman’s usual nose
- 23. Warm drink often topped with marshmallows