New Year's Crosswords: Festive Games Online

Mandarins, sparklers, a clock striking twelve: New Year crosswords are built around the night everyone stays up a little too late. The clues cover winter traditions around the world, holiday symbols, the food people put on the table and the small rituals families repeat each year. Some grids are simple and cheerful enough for kids who are waiting for midnight, others dig into how different countries celebrate. They also make a nice quiet activity for the hours before the party begins. Play straight from your browser, the checker and hints are always on hand, and new puzzles appear around the holiday season as well. Handy for killing time before the party, when the table is set and the guests are late.