Christmas Cheers

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Write the missing letters on the lines to finish each word.

1.
h s d n
2.
p p t
The activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
3.
v y
The state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
4.
s a a
The legendary patron saint of children
5.
a y e
A story about ___ (plural)
6.
n s
A showy decoration that is basically valueless
7.
b e
A mock scepter carried by a court jester (plural)
8.
e
Drink made from grapes
9.
c a
Orange vegetables that rabbits love
10.
p u
Any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud (plural)
11.
r k
Large bird eaten at Thanksgiving
12.
r
A sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips
13.
g a i o
14.
o i g
Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg (plural)
15.
i
Something acquired without compensation (plural)
16.
s s
Gifts wrapped for birthdays and holidays
17.
d
One of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games (plural)
18.
e
Coins and bills used to buy things
19.
r s s e
The day before ___
20.
s s
A dish served as the last course of a meal (plural)
21.
c h o l
A beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar
22.
v r
23.
e
Cattle that are reared for their meat
24.
g b s
Plant foods like carrots and broccoli