Christmas Time is Here

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 3. A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs (6)
  2. 5. Something considered choice to eat (plural) (7)
  3. 7. American plants closely resembling Old World ___ (9)
  4. 10. Holiday celebrated on December 25 (9)
  5. 11. The legendary patron saint of children (10)
  6. 13. United States singer and film actress (7)
  7. 15. A compound lever used to crack nuts open (10)
  8. 16. Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes (6)

Down

  1. 1. United States rock star (5)
  2. 2. Any long object resembling a thin line (plural) (7)
  3. 4. Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 (8)
  4. 6. Herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as (10)
  5. 8. Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg (plural) (9)
  6. 9. Any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn (plural) (9)
  7. 12. A hard ___ in the shape of a rod (plural) (10)
  8. 14. Gifts wrapped for birthdays and holidays (8)