Crossword Clues

Here are some clues to all the questions in the Christmas Crossword.

If you are really stuck on a word, please contact me and I'll give you another clue!

Across:

1 - This is a State in the USA and you can find the answer on this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/gift-bringers
2 - This is the plural word for what Jesus was when he was born.
4 - This is a sound that fireworks make (especially one kind of firework!).
7 - This is a name for a religious song and can be found on this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/carols-history
9 - This is a term/name for a person which brings news.
10 - These are things you see in the sky and you can find the answer on this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/trees
11 - This is a color and you can find the answer on this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/netherlands
12 - This is the Spanish word for a festival and you can find it on this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/spain
14 - This is a really tricky one! The answer is on this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/nativity and is also another name for the little pictures you get on computers and phones.
15 - These are green and you decorate them at Christmas.
16 - These musical instruments have six strings on them.
17 - You can work out the answer from this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/story/wisemen and it's something that men sometimes have on their faces.

1 - This begins and ends with the same letter and the word is also a body part with an extra letter added on the end!
3 - This is the name of a tribe of people who settled in Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries. You can find the answer on this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/wassailing
5 - This is the very cold area where the south pole is. You can find the answer on this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/snow
6 - This is a precious metal and also a color.
8 - This plant has white berries on it.
11 - This is also the name of a sport. You can find the answer on this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/boxing-day
12 - The answer can be found in this page: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/advent and some people do it to help them prepare for Christmas. People in some countries only do this on Christmas Eve.
13 - These are amazing beings and are normally shown having wings.