"S" Crossword Clues
White stuff that falls from the sky around Christmas; (4)
What is Snow
Because Christmas falls during the summer, this continent may play backyard cricket, or grill up fresh seafood on the barbie.
What is Australia
This was the first company to use the character of Santa for advertising. It makes sense considering they also used polar bears years later.
What is Coca-Cola
This term means that there's a lot of white snow on the ground on Christmas.
What is White Christmas
These three reindeer's names begin with the letter "D."
What is Dasher, Dancer, Donner
Jolly fellow that gives gifts; (5)
What is Santa
A tradition in this European country is to leave shoes by the window. Candy for good kids, and rotten potatoes for bad kids. Of course it's potatoes.
What is Ireland
This famous fairy tale inspired the idea of a gingerbread house.
What is Hansel & Gretel
Tinsel is made from a mix of PVC plastic and strands of this metal.
What is Tin
The lighting of the tree in this NYC landmark in 1933 started a new yearly tradition.
What is Rockefeller Plaza
The types of plums dancing in the dreams in the song Twas the Night Before Christmas; (5)
What is Sugar
This country began the tradition of setting up Christmas trees. "Oh Tannenbaum..."
What is Germany
In this Asian country, KFC is seen as a traditional Christmas dinner. Orders must be placed 2 months in advance.
What is Japan
Fidel Castro, former leader of Cuba, abolished the paid Christmas holiday for this country.
What is Cuba
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during this war.
What is WWI
What St. Nicholas rides in; (6)
What is Sleigh
Alpine countries like Austria have a legend about this devil-like creature as the counterpart to Santa.
What is Krampus
This much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life.
What is Fruitcake
This 1983 film is based off a Christmas story written by Jean Shepherd.
What is A Christmas Story
According to the song, this is what my true love gave to me on the eighth day of Christmas.
What is Eight Maids-a-milking
Large sock filled with goodies; (8)
What is Stocking
Every year, the city of San Fernando in the Philippines holds "Ligligan Parul" or a festival dedicated to these light fixtures.
What is Lanterns
According to legend, these holiday candies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff.
What is Candy Canes
In "Mickey's Christmas Carol" by Disney, this duck character is the stand in for Scrooge.
What is Scrooge McDuck
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of this branch of the U.S. military.
What is Marines