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  Christmas
Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word.
1.   poinsettia
  A hanging, pointed piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.
  This has a knot with two loops. You can put one on a present after the present has been wrapped to make it look nicer!
  A plant with large red, white, or pink leaves surrounding small yellow flowers.
  The bottom of a chimney where a fire can be started.
2.   fig
  A small, pear-shaped fruit with tiny seeds. Most people like to eat this fruit after it has been dried.
  This is the name of one of Santa's reindeer. This reindeer has a red nose!
  A part of tree that grows from the trunk. Leaves may grow from this. A Christmas tree has many of these.
  Christmas is held on the 25th of this month.
3.   peace
  To be happy, friendly, and cheerful.
  The Christmas season.
  To have parties or fun to enjoy a special day.
  A time when people are not fighting.
4.   icicle
  Customs, beliefs, and ideas that have been handed down from generation to generation.
  A special day when people like to celebrate and relax from school or work.
  A hanging, pointed piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.
  A celebration to mark the anniversary of a special event.
5.   eggnog
  An area above a fireplace that lets smoke go outside. You should keep this clean on Christmas Eve.
  You wear these on your hands when it is cold outside.
  A punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs.
  A stick of wax with a string or wick in the middle that is burned to give off light.
6.   chestnuts
  Large, brown nuts. Some people like to roast these on an open fire.
  An evergreen plant with white berries. One tradition of Christmas says that if a girl and a boy are under this they should kiss.
  A punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs.
  A time when people are not fighting.
7.   celebrate
  A type of tree, such as a Christmas tree, with green leaves throughout the year.
  One of Santa's helpers. He is usually not very tall.
  To have parties or fun to enjoy a special day.
  A type of tree with sharp, pointy leaves.
8.   bow
  A cake that has dried fruits and nuts inside.
  These are the things that you give to other people and that Santa will give you!
  This has a knot with two loops. You can put one on a present after the present has been wrapped to make it look nicer!
  Flowers, leaves, or branches that have been arranged in a circle.
9.   jolly
  A plant with large red, white, or pink leaves surrounding small yellow flowers.
  To be happy, friendly, and cheerful.
  The act of handing something to someone else or doing something special for someone else.
  A cookie or cake that is very sweet and flavored with ginger.
10.   wreath
  Flowers, leaves, or branches that have been arranged in a circle.
  Large, brown nuts. Some people like to roast these on an open fire.
  Flakes of frozen water or ice crystals that fall from clouds. It's fun to play in this!
  A small, pear-shaped fruit with tiny seeds. Most people like to eat this fruit after it has been dried.
11.   snow
  A round, small sweet. Some people like these with chocolate chips in them.
  To be happy, friendly, and cheerful.
  Flakes of frozen water or ice crystals that fall from clouds. It's fun to play in this!
  The bottom of a chimney where a fire can be started.
12.   cookies
  A type of tree with sharp, pointy leaves.
  A cookie or cake that is very sweet and flavored with ginger.
  A round, small sweet. Some people like these with chocolate chips in them.
  To have parties or fun to enjoy a special day.