Across:

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.

Down:

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 _____.