Merry Christmas

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 4. Fairies that are somewhat mischievous (plural) (4)
  2. 6. Holiday celebrated on December 25 (9)
  3. 9. Things children play with (4)
  4. 10. Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg (plural) (9)
  5. 12. Australian ___ or shrub with red flowers (plural) (14)
  6. 13. Central figure of Christianity, born in Bethlehem (5)
  7. 14. A malicious woman with a fierce temper (5)

Down

  1. 1. A relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun (5)
  2. 2. A hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck (plural) (5)
  3. 3. A performer who ___ professionally (6)
  4. 5. Gifts wrapped for birthdays and holidays (8)
  5. 7. The legendary patron saint of children (10)
  6. 8. Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Halesia having white ___-shaped flowers (plural) (11)
  7. 11. A mettlesome or fiery horse (7)
  8. 12. Bright and pleasant (6)