Christmas (4)

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 7. Australian ___ or shrub with red flowers (13)
  2. 9. A person's soul or inner feelings (6)
  3. 10. A hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck (plural) (5)
  4. 11. The event of being born (8)
  5. 12. Something acquired without compensation (plural) (5)
  6. 13. A selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend (7)
  7. 16. A sacred place of pilgrimage (4)

Down

  1. 1. A ceremonial procession including people marching (plural) (7)
  2. 2. Celebration with friends (5)
  3. 3. Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg (plural) (9)
  4. 4. A hard ___ in the shape of a rod (plural) (10)
  5. 5. A period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field (6)
  6. 6. Full of or showing high-spirited ___ (5)
  7. 8. Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 (4)
  8. 14. One of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games (plural) (5)
  9. 15. A punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor (6)