Winter Holidays

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Across
  1. 1. songs sung during the holiday season
  2. 4. given without expectation of return
  3. 6. comes in cubes and sheets
  4. 7. we dream of this for Christmas
  5. 8. Claus originated from St Nicholas the patron saint of children
  6. 11. traditional holiday drink
  7. 13. traditionally celebrated by Christians
  8. 19. four-sided spinning top, played during Hanukkah
  9. 20. lends grace, beauty, or festivity
  10. 21. works extra hard on foggy Christmas Eves
  11. 22. Kissing allowed for pagans
  12. 23. an 8 day festival of lights
  13. 24. long decoration
  14. 26. multibranched candelabra
  15. 28. round decoration hung on doors
Down
  1. 1. chocolate chip, peanut butter, sugar
  2. 2. an African-American celebration of family
  3. 3. Solstice marks the shortest day of the year
  4. 4. comes as houses or people
  5. 5. Santa’s ride
  6. 9. don’t burn it at both ends
  7. 10. Log it can be burned in your fireplace or a fancy dessert
  8. 12. cozy warmth with wood
  9. 14. pointed leaves and red berries
  10. 15. left for Santa to fill
  11. 16. celebration
  12. 17. artic deer
  13. 18. Short, pointed ears, expert craftsperson
  14. 25. deciduous or coniferous
  15. 27. Chocolate a yummy beverage on a cold day