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Timeless Traditions of Christmas Past
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
  • 1. The feeding trough where Jesus is said to have been laid after birth
  • 2. Plant with red berries used historically to decorate homes at Christmas
  • 4. Multiple figures inspired by St. Nicholas, delivering gifts worldwide
  • 5. Spice commonly used in traditional Christmas cookies and treats
  • 6. Depiction or scene representing the birth of Christ
  • 7. Describes the joyful and celebratory atmosphere of Christmas time
  • 9. Mass held late on Christmas Eve commemorating Christ’s birth
  • 12. Ancient Germanic winter festival that influenced Christmas customs
Down
  • 3. Traditional Christmas songs sung door-to-door or in churches
  • 8. Plant hung in doorways, associated with Christmas kissing traditions
  • 10. Activity involving paper to conceal gifts, popularized in the Victorian era
  • 11. Bird often roasted for the Christmas feast, especially in the UK and USA

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