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- The perfect murder weapon, according to at least one riddle.
- The monarch of another holiday, fascinated by Christmas.
- Lean, green, and (mostly) mean.
- An open-topped sled often drawn by horses, but not always…
- Long, flat, runner-less sled never seen in Florida.
- In ye olden days, this would mean to put in order.
- Mountain lion is to Cougar what Abominable Snowman is to this.
- He’s maple syrup’s #1 fan.
- Of, or occurring in, Winter.
- Popular evergreen. Neat!
- Traditional oil used to light a certain source of illumination found elsewhere in this puzzle.
- Industrious folk known for their craftsmanship.
- Spectacularly sticky, sinister substance.
- Lovable snowman with a death wish.
- Winter’s shortest day, longest night.
- Small, traditional 4-sided top.
- Always nice to add some of this to the world.
- Baked confection that plays a vital role in maintaining Santa's energy level.
- Architecturally speaking, a popular place to hang strings of lights.
- Horned, ancient folkloric figure who handles the naughty list.
- Gift wrapping staple.
- A poem of praise or tribute to a specific subject. Beethoven did it pretty well.
- Oscar-winning actor of It’s a Wonderful Life fame.
- Feeling of reverential respect mixed with wonder.
- A spiced holiday drink, traditionally alcoholic and served in a wooden mug (or plastic moose.) It’s good. It’s good!
- Tinsel, beads, ribbon, or even popcorn.
- Over 35 million are sold each year in the United States, almost all during the 6 week period leading up to Christmas.
- Religious folk song or popular hymn.
- Severe or bare in appearance or outline.
- A traditional piece of hard candy with a spiced center.
- Wilhelm Fuchtner commercialized the first of these guardians of the home in 1872.
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- These are traditionally prepared over an open fire.
- Communal feast occuring on the 6th day of a certain community and culture-centric holiday.
- Festive plant known for its bright red berries. Handle with care!
- Point of access and egress for a certain jolly, red-bedecked fellow.
- Direction rod, maybe.
- This Chris Columbus helmed film put star Macaulay Culkin on the map.
- Ball. Log. Tide.
- Author of landmark fiction, famously known as the creator of a certain repentant miser.
- Famous celestial Cervidae.
- "Santa Tell Me" by this artist was released in 2014 and quickly became a contemporary Christmas classic.
- A dog’s crisp and refreshing exclamation?
- Period before.
- Sweet treat that can double as a decoration.
- Secular holiday celebrated on December 23rd. It's for "the rest of us."
- The brightest star in the night sky, twice as bright as the next. We aren’t kidding!
- Old-school substitute used in holiday bakes of yesteryear. NYT regulars will recognize this one.
- Singer, dancer, actor, and just a guy who wants a White Christmas.
- Cultural holiday lasting seven days, celebrating community, culture, and history.
- Wenceslas's job title.
- La Boheme, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Silent Night.
- The movie that introduced the world to actor Alan Rickman, long before he played a certain morally conflicted wizard.
- A candelabrum with nine branches, lit in sequence.
- Yearn or long for someone.
- Potato pancake or fritter, fried.
- You'll need more than a dash of this to help with any icy roads you encounter.
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