Winter Holiday Challenge

5. An extended period of sleep that some animals take during the winter.
9. A four-sided spinning top used in a traditional Hanukkah game.
12. The scientific term for water falling from the sky (like snow or sleet).
13. Also known as the Northern Lights, often visible in cold, northern climates.
14. A type of tree that stays green all year long, often used for decoration.

1. A plant often hung in doorways; tradition says you should kiss beneath it.
2. A nine-branched candelabra used during the Hanukkah celebration.
3. A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.
4. A week-long holiday celebrating African heritage and culture.
6. A sweet and spicy cookie often used to build edible houses.
7. The shortest day of the year and the official start of winter.
8. A celebration or joyful activity during a holiday.
10. An academic word for "goodwill" or "kindness" often emphasized during the holidays.
11. The candle holder used during Kwanzaa, holding seven candles.