Christmas Crossword

Get into the holiday spirit with clues about Christmas traditions.

C
SHW
NUTCRACKERIR
OEAME
CIRSNA
KNORNAMENT
IDLOYH
TINSELW
GEM
RCANDLE
N

Across

  1. Holiday ballet or wooden figurine
  2. Decoration hung on a tree
  3. Shiny metallic strips on a tree
  4. Source of light and warmth during the holidays

Down

  1. Where Santa enters the house
  2. Hung by the chimney with care
  3. Circular decoration hung on a door
  4. Animals that pull Santa's sleigh
  5. Holiday song like 'Silent Night'
  6. Figure built from packed snow

About Christmas

Christmas is a holiday celebrated on December 25th by billions of people around the world. While rooted in Christian tradition, many of its customs, from decorating trees to exchanging gifts, have become beloved secular traditions shared across cultures.

Christmas Vocabulary

This crossword tests knowledge of Christmas traditions through descriptive clues about holiday symbols (WREATH, ORNAMENT, MISTLETOE), characters (REINDEER, NUTCRACKER, SNOWMAN), and customs (CAROL, STOCKING, ADVENT).

How to Use This Crossword in Class

Use this crossword as a festive December activity. After completing it, have students compare Christmas traditions from different countries. This broadens cultural awareness while keeping the activity seasonal and fun.

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