Christmas (3)

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 1. Parents, children and relatives who belong together (6)
  2. 4. Mother of Jesus (4)
  3. 7. A small town near Jerusalem on the West Bank of the Jordan River (9)
  4. 9. Small sweet baked treats (7)
  5. 11. Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 (4)
  6. 12. Something used to beautify (plural) (9)
  7. 13. A hard ___ in the shape of a rod (9)
  8. 15. The sport of riding on a sled or sleigh (8)
  9. 16. Central figure of Christianity, born in Bethlehem (5)

Down

  1. 2. Glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together (plural) (7)
  2. 3. Tall plant with a trunk and branches (4)
  3. 5. A clergyman who watches over a group of people (plural) (9)
  4. 6. Holiday celebrated on December 25 (9)
  5. 8. Gifts wrapped for birthdays and holidays (8)
  6. 10. A container from which cattle or horses feed (6)
  7. 14. Heavenly messenger with wings (plural) (6)