Xmas Around the World 1

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Across
  1. 3. The demonic, horned creature who punishes naughty children in Austria
  2. 4. A Welsh tradition where a person dressed as a horse skull goes door-to-door singing
  3. 7. The kind witch who delivers gifts to children in Italy on Epiphany Eve
  4. 8. The saint whose feast day on December 6th involves children leaving shoes out for treats
  5. 10. Goblins from Greek folklore said to cause mischief during the Twelve Days of Christmas
Down
  1. 1. The giant straw goat built in a Swedish city square each year
  2. 2. The nine-day Mexican celebration re-enacting Mary and Joseph's search for lodging
  3. 5. A special log burned on the hearth, or a dessert shaped like one
  4. 6. The traditional gift-bringer in parts of Germany, often depicted as a Christ-child angel
  5. 9. The Icelandic tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve, known as the "Yule Book Flood"