Halloween

1. A figure made of straw and old clothes, set up in fields to deter birds from eating crops.
5. A celebration observed on October 31st, characterized by costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky themes, often associated with the supernatural.
6. A ghost or apparition, often used to describe a spirit of a deceased person.
10. Creatures often depicted as frightening or unnatural, found in folklore, literature, and film.
11. A person, often depicted as a woman, believed to have magical powers and associated with folklore and witchcraft.
13. A Halloween tradition where children dress in costumes and go door-to-door asking for candy, with the option to perform tricks if not given treats.
14. The tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, known for the celebration of Halloween and the onset of autumn.
17. A sweet food item, such as candy or dessert, often enjoyed during celebrations.
19. The season following summer and preceding winter, characterized by the shedding of leaves, harvest time, and cooler temperatures.

1. The structural framework of bones that supports the body of vertebrates, often associated with death and Halloween themes.
2. A mischievous or malevolent creature from folklore, typically depicted as small, ugly, and often troublesome.
3. A fictional character created by Mary Shelley; often confused with the monster itself, he is a scientist who creates a living being from assembled body parts.
4. A round, orange fruit commonly associated with Halloween, used for decoration and in recipes, especially for pies.
7. A belief or practice that is not based on scientific knowledge but rather on fear of the unknown or reliance on luck, often involving rituals or omens.
8. A mythical creature that sustains itself by feeding on the blood of the living, often portrayed as undead and sensitive to sunlight.
9. A mythical creature that can transform from human to wolf, typically during a full moon, associated with folklore.
12. A fictional vampire character from Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, often considered the archetype of the modern vampire.
15. An outfit worn to disguise one's identity, especially during celebrations like Halloween.
16. A preserved corpse, often associated with ancient Egypt, wrapped in linen and believed to have magical properties.
18. A large, usually metal pot used for boiling or cooking, often linked with witches in stories and folklore.