Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. christmastree
A. Central figure of Christianity, born in Bethlehem
2. presents
B. A yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work
3. christmas
C. American plants closely resembling Old World ___
4. chimney
D. Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
5. elf
E. Gifts wrapped for birthdays and holidays
6. santa
F. Joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ (plural)
7. mistletoe
G. The day before ___
8. stockings
H. Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg (plural)
9. carols
I. A strong feeling of care and affection
10. decorating
J. Small sweet baked treats
11. northpole
K. Stick of wax with a wick in the middle (plural)
12. southpole
L. Fairies that are somewhat mischievous
13. candycane
M. The legendary patron saint of children
14. jesus
N. A vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through
15. christmaseve
O. A hard ___ in the shape of a rod
16. snow
P. The ___ point of the Earth's axis
17. jolly
Q. To make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc
18. holiday
R. The ___ point of the Earth's axis
19. noel
S. Holiday celebrated on December 25
20. toys
T. Special day of celebration or time off
21. love
U. Things children play with
22. candles
V. A beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar
23. hotchocolate
W. Frozen flakes that fall in winter
24. cookies
X. Australian ___ or shrub with red flowers