christmas tree #1

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Christmas Tree #1

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Across

1 The emotion of great happiness (3)

3 A hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck, pl. (5)

5 Behave as expected during holidays or rites (9)

8 His life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (6)

10 No room at the ___ (3)

11 Christmastime (8)

13 Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits (3)

14 Top of the world? (5,4)

18 Celestial body (4)

19 Make a joyful noise (4)

20 One of Santa's reindeer (6)

22 A happily received toy, pl.(normally for a girl) (5)

23 Christmas decoration (5)

24 Full of or showing high-spirits (5)

Down

1 A special anniversary (or the celebration of it) (7)

2 Christmas season (4)

4 In honor of or to the health of a person or event (5)

6 Marked by uncontrolled gaiety (7)

7 One of Santa's reindeer (7)

9 Emanating from God (6)

12 Christmas drink (6)

15 Like roses (3)

16 The Reason for the season (4)

17 Come together (4)

21 "O Sanctissima," e.g. (4)

23 ___ and cheese (3)