Across
- 2. Birthplace setting in the Nativity story
- 4. Classic holiday roast
- 6. Guiding light over Bethlehem
- 8. Frozen homeland of many Christmas
- 10. Winter vehicle without wheels
- 14. The most famous reindeer of all
- 15. Santa’s helpers
- 16. French word often seen on holiday cards
- 17. Heavenly Christmas figure
- 20. Singers going door-to-door in December
- 22. Circular holiday door decoration
- 24. Sparkling decoration for a tree or mantel
- 25. Word meaning "Christmas" in French
- 26. Continent where some Christmas traditions emphasize lanterns
- 28. Wintry precipitation
- 29. Gifts for good children
Down
- 1. Log burned in some traditional celebrations
- 3. Classic ballet featuring a toy soldier come to life
- 5. Night before Christmas
- 7. Symbolic evergreen found indoors
- 8. Season of preparation leading up to Christmas
- 9. Hanging greenery people kiss under
- 11. One of the three gifts brought by the Magi
- 12. Hoofed holiday traveler
- 13. Soft glowing holiday lights
- 15. One of Santa’s tiny helpers
- 18. Warm drink enjoyed by the fire
- 19. Delicate bell sound
- 21. Jolly gift-giver in red
- 23. Prickly greenery used in Christmas décor
- 27. Winter footwear useful in deep snow