October Puzzle
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- 3. Mythical creature that has become a staple of Halloween lore and popular culture.
- 9. Dracula's bed.
- 10. An American filmmaker, artist, and animator known for his distinctive gothic and quirky style.
- 12. Supernatural powers of magic.
- 13. Halloween tradition primarily observed in North America and some other Western countries.
- 15. An American murder mystery and meta slasher franchise that includes six films, a television series, merchandise, and games.
- 16. American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre.
- 20. The infamous ________ witch trials began during the spring of 1692, after a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft.
- 21. Tasty October treat.
- 22. Casper the friendly...
- 24. A special outfit or disguise worn to transform one's appearance.
- 25. Wrapped in Egypt.
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- 1. This large, round, orange ________ is often carved into spooky faces for Halloween decorations.
- 2. Fall drink.
- 4. American politician, soldier, conservationist, historian, naturalist, explorer and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States, born October 27, 1858.
- 5. Warts on noses and pointy hats.
- 6. Eerie or startling creatures.
- 7. A young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.
- 8. Beware! These flying rodents turn into vampires.
- 11. Black cat in the movie 'Hocus Pocus'.
- 14. A mythical creature that transforms from a human into a wolf-like beast.
- 15. The internal framework of bones that provides structure and support for the body of vertebrates, including humans.
- 17. All Hallows' Eve.
- 18. A spider's trap.
- 19. The Sanderson sisters are portrayed in this movie.
- 23. The lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective.