| Crossword Puzzle: Christmas |
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| 4. Christmas trees are of _____ origin. 5. Christmas honors the birth of _____. 6. It is celebrated on January 7 on the _____ calendar. 7. Children believe that _____ _____ brings presents while they sleep. 8. Some people hang _____ on their chimneys which are later filled with treats. |
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| 1. Christmas is celebrated on _____ 25 in
the United States. 2. Many religious leaders have complained about the _____ of the holiday. 3. Many historians believe that, not knowing the date of Jesus’ birth, early Christian leaders timed Christmas to replace the pagan Roman holiday of _____. |
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