Holly Jolly Spelling Words

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 3. A vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through (7)
  2. 5. A plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year (9)
  3. 6. Tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves (10)
  4. 10. American plants closely resembling Old World ___ (9)
  5. 12. Herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as (10)
  6. 13. The last month of the year (8)
  7. 15. The event of being born (8)
  8. 16. A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs (6)

Down

  1. 1. A metallic sound (6)
  2. 2. To behave as expected during of holidays or rites (9)
  3. 4. Something used to beautify (10)
  4. 7. Gifts wrapped for birthdays and holidays (8)
  5. 8. Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg (8)
  6. 9. Holiday celebrated on December 25 (9)
  7. 11. Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes (6)
  8. 14. Heavenly messenger with wings (5)