November 2027 CPH Employee's Club Crossword Challenge

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Across
  1. 2. A small, tart red berry often boiled down into a sweet sauce or jelly.
  2. 5. A seasoned bread-cube mixture cooked inside or alongside the main holiday bird.
  3. 8. A bright orange squash frequently baked into a classic holiday pie.
  4. 10. These change color from green to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows.
  5. 11. A traditional fall activity involving a tractor pulling a wagon filled with straw.
  6. 13. The celestial event in September marking the official start of fall.
  7. 14. A large, abundant meal typically prepared for a special celebration.
  8. 15. A civic duty often performed on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
  9. 16. A popular fall beverage made from pressed apples.
  10. 19. A savory, smooth sauce poured over mashed potatoes and meat.
  11. 20. A human figure set up in a field to frighten birds away from crops.
  12. 21. The traditional bird served as the main course of a Thanksgiving feast.
  13. 22. The primary feeling of appreciation and gratitude central to the holiday.
  14. 23. Sweet potatoes often topped with marshmallows on the Thanksgiving table.
Down
  1. 1. The heroes honored nationally on November 11th.
  2. 3. Another name for the fall season.
  3. 4. A large open-air fire used for warmth or celebration during cool autumn nights.
  4. 6. The eleventh month of the year, known for late-autumn weather.
  5. 7. A small, nut-like fruit shed by oak trees in the fall.
  6. 8. The early English settlers who celebrated the first historical Thanksgiving harvest meal.
  7. 9. The day of the week on which Thanksgiving is always celebrated.
  8. 10. Food remaining uneaten after the big meal, saved for the following days.
  9. 12. The thin layer of ice crystals that begins appearing on grass on chilly November mornings.
  10. 17. A decorative "horn of plenty" overflowing with seasonal fruits and vegetables.
  11. 18. The process or period of gathering in crops.