Fall Celebrations Around the World

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Across
  1. 5. Japanese festival honoring ancestors with lanterns and dance.
  2. 6. Italian celebration of All Saints’ Day.
  3. 8. DE MUERTO Sweet bread eaten during Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations.
  4. 9. Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones with altars and offerings.
  5. 11. Hindu festival of lights celebrated in late autumn
  6. 12. Baked dessert made from pumpkins, sugar, and spice — a symbol of fall in North America.
  7. 13. Ancient Celtic festival that inspired modern Halloween traditions.
Down
  1. 1. German autumn festival known for pretzels, sausages, and celebration.
  2. 2. American late fall holiday associated with turkey, cranberries, and gratitude.
  3. 3. Flower commonly used to decorate altars for Día de los Muertos.
  4. 4. Traditional pastry filled with sweet bean paste or lotus seed, eaten during Chinese festivals.
  5. 7. Modern American holiday featuring costumes, candy, and jack-o’-lanterns.
  6. 10. Filipino tradition of visiting graves and singing for souls.