By Andrew Dagounakis & Maria Areti Riti

Down:

1: An arrangement of flowers, leaves, and other accessories. It can be hung as a decoration, or worn around the head.

2: Santa may hide small gifts and candy in there. (Or even coal, in case of a naughty child.)

4: A Christmas holiday drink, with a milky texture. Sometimes, it may contain alcohol.

6: Decorations hung up the Christmas tree, typically sphere shaped.

7: A circular arrangement of leaves, flowers, or branches hung on doors as decoration.

9: An older winter festival from which many Christmas traditions come.

10: Santa’s trusted companions that help him deliver the gifts to the kids of the world.

12: Santa’s means of transport. A red nosed animal guides it.

Across:

2: He brings gifts to children and is often portrayed with red clothing.

3: The four week period before Christmas. We count it down using calendars.

5: The songs we sing during the Christmas period. It often is a way for children to get money.

8: A type of spiced cookie often made into festive shapes or houses.

11: A plant hung for decoration. It is a tradition to kiss with whoever you stand under it with.

13: A green plant with pointed leaves and red berries used for holiday decorations.

14: We use that word to describe the Christmas spirit.

15: He who stole Christmas.

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