Christmas (3)

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 3. A thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening (plural) (8)
  2. 7. An aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees (12)
  3. 9. American plants closely resembling Old World ___ (9)
  4. 12. The legendary patron saint of children (10)
  5. 14. Heavenly messenger with wings (5)
  6. 15. Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg (8)
  7. 16. Cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions (5)

Down

  1. 1. The archangel who was the messenger of God (7)
  2. 2. A ceremonial dinner party for many people (5)
  3. 4. The public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual (11)
  4. 5. The event of being born (8)
  5. 6. Something used to beautify (plural) (11)
  6. 8. Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 (8)
  7. 10. The youngest member of a group (4)
  8. 11. Large bird eaten at Thanksgiving (6)
  9. 13. United States rock star (5)