Christmas Time

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 3. A hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck (plural) (5)
  2. 6. Great happiness (3)
  3. 7. Holiday celebrated on December 25 (9)
  4. 8. Any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn (plural) (9)
  5. 10. The period of time that is happening now (7)
  6. 12. Parents, children and relatives who belong together (6)
  7. 14. A punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor (6)
  8. 15. The legendary patron saint of children (5)

Down

  1. 1. The coldest season of the year (6)
  2. 2. Central figure of Christianity, born in Bethlehem (5)
  3. 4. Frozen flakes that fall in winter (4)
  4. 5. American plants closely resembling Old World ___ (9)
  5. 9. Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg (8)
  6. 10. Calm time without war or fighting (5)
  7. 11. A figure of a person made of packed snow (7)
  8. 13. Heavenly messenger with wings (plural) (6)