Christmas Around the World Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST: saint nicholas : in the netherlands, children leave a shoe out in hopes to receive sweets or small presents from this man during the night, poinsettia : this flowering winter plant is originally from mexico, holly : the united kingdom uses this greenery to ward off evil spirits and celebrate new growth, advent : germans eat one treat each day to help countdown this time leading up to christmas day, lights : in the united states they use these to illuminate their homes during the holidays, stocking : in italy, children hang this by the fireplace for befana, an old lady, to fill with presents, candy cane : originated in germany, this was made to look like a shepard crook, cardinal : this bird is a common symbol of christmas and brings good luck throughout the year, winter fest : this festival is celebrated every year in hong kong and is famous for its new year's countdown, boxing day : in the united kingdom, this is the holiday celebrated on the day after christmas, feliznavidad : in mexico, merry christmas is exclaimed this way, sleigh : pulled by one horse, this jingles all the way, nativity : the star of bethlehem led the biblical magi to the birth of jesus, commonly depicted as this scene, rudolph : part of an american christmas tale, this is the 9th animal to pull santa's sleigh, herald : hark! these sing glory to the new born king!, pickle : a strange modern christmas tradition that requires hanging this last on the tree and the first child to find it gets an extra present, joyeauxnoel : in france, merry christmas is exclaimed this way, ornament : originated in germany, these are hung on a christmas tree for decoration, fruitcake : this european dessert is soaked in spirits and served in celebration of christmas, evergreen : typically topped with a star, this type of fir is decorated in american homes at christmas.