Christmas (3)

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 4. A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs (6)
  2. 5. A tough ___ used for ___ (13)
  3. 7. Plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers (plural) (9)
  4. 9. A showy decoration that is basically valueless (6)
  5. 11. Gifts wrapped for birthdays and holidays (8)
  6. 12. A knot with two loops and loose ends (3)
  7. 14. Devoid of warmth and cordiality (6)

Down

  1. 1. Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Halesia having white ___-shaped flowers (plural) (11)
  2. 2. Holiday celebrated on December 25 (9)
  3. 3. An open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built (9)
  4. 4. The legendary patron saint of children (5)
  5. 6. Ball of burning gas shining in the night sky (4)
  6. 8. Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 (4)
  7. 10. Frozen flakes that fall in winter (4)
  8. 11. Corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat (7)
  9. 13. Great happiness (3)