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.