Cultural Festivals

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Across
  1. 2. Christian holiday celebrated around the world
  2. 4. Holy month observed by Muslims worldwide
  3. 9. Major celebration across East Asia
  4. 10. Italian city known for its masked carnival
  5. 12. Thai New Year water festival
  6. 14. Carnival host city in Brazil
  7. 15. Japanese festival honoring ancestors
  8. 16. Buddhist festival honoring the Buddha
  9. 18. Traditional harvest festival in Kerala
  10. 19. Mexican cultural celebration in May
  11. 20. Indian festival known for colorful powders
  12. 21. Persian New Year celebration
  13. 22. Spanish word commonly used for a festival celebration
  14. 25. Mexican festival honoring ancestors
  15. 27. Festival famous for the Running of the Bulls
  16. 29. Ethiopian celebration of Epiphany
Down
  1. 1. Harvest festival celebrated in South India
  2. 3. Japanese tradition of viewing cherry blossoms
  3. 5. Celebration known for parades and costumes
  4. 6. Festival of Lights celebrated in India
  5. 7. Abbreviation for Chinese New Year
  6. 8. International arts festival held in Edinburgh
  7. 11. Colorful festival celebrated in Rio de Janeiro
  8. 13. Holiday centered on gratitude and feasting
  9. 17. Famous music and arts festival in England
  10. 18. Famous beer festival held in Germany
  11. 23. TOMATINA Spanish festival involving tomatoes
  12. 24. French national holiday
  13. 26. Jewish Festival of Lights
  14. 28. Festival marking the end of Ramadan