Easter Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. marks Jesus's resurrection
  2. 5. sweet food typically made from cacao beans
  3. 9. large, symbolic candle lit during the Easter Vigil
  4. 11. action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion
  5. 13. tapering orange-colored root eaten as a vegetable
  6. 14. first day of Lent in the Western Christian church
  7. 16. traditional Easter activity where children search for hidden chocolate eggs, decorated eggs, or candy
Down
  1. 1. rabbit, especially a young one
  2. 2. surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws
  3. 3. festive meal, traditionally served on Easter Sunday
  4. 6. period from Ash Wednesday to Easter by many churches
  5. 7. container used to hold or carry things
  6. 8. traditionally filled with candy, small toys
  7. 10. practice of self-denial and spiritual reflection leading up to Easter
  8. 12. final meal that Jesus shared with his apostles in Jerusalem before his crucifixion
  9. 15. oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish