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1. an indoor recess in a chimney, in which fires can be made.

3. a parasitic plant, species of which are found in Europe, Asia, and North America, having evergreen leaves and bearing white berries and small, yellow flowers. Often used as a Christmas decoration.

6. Claus in folklore, a fat, bearded old man in a red suit who lives at the North Pole and brings children presents at Christmas; St. Nicholas; St. Nick; Kriss Kringle.

7. a glittering material with a metallic appearance that is produced in strips, sheets, or the like and used for its decorative effect, esp. at Christmas.

8. a light horse-drawn cart on runners that is used to carry people over snow and ice.

9. the arrival or coming to exist, esp. of something important.

11. a circular band, usu. of flowers or foliage woven or twisted together, used as a symbol or decoration.

12. something serving to beautify; embellishment; ornament.

Down

2. something given as a gift.

4. a wreath, chain, or string made to be worn for celebration or decoration, esp. one made of flowers, leaves, vines, or the like.

5. any of several related large deer found in the colder regions of Europe, Asia, and Greenland, both sexes of which have branching antlers. Thought to pull Santa's sleigh.

10. a hollow, vertical structure of masonry, which allows smoke and gases to escape from a furnace, fireplace, or stove; flue.

13. a traditional Christmas drink made of beaten eggs, milk or cream, and sugar.