Hoilday Items

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. A person who diverts suspicion from someone (5)
  2. 4. Holiday celebrated on December 25 (9)
  3. 5. Special day of celebration or time off (7)
  4. 6. Something acquired without compensation (plural) (5)
  5. 9. A place or scene of great or strange beauty or ___ (10)
  6. 12. A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs (6)
  7. 14. A yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work (5)
  8. 15. A metallic sound (6)

Down

  1. 1. The legendary patron saint of children (5)
  2. 2. A hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck (plural) (5)
  3. 3. American plants closely resembling Old World ___ (9)
  4. 7. Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg (plural) (9)
  5. 8. The coldest season of the year (6)
  6. 10. The top of a roof (7)
  7. 11. Round object used in games (plural) (5)
  8. 13. A punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor (6)