Traditions of Light

3. Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
5. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
7. To destroy something by burning; what the Scots do to the "old year."
8. To treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
9. The removal of contaminants from something; a spiritual cleansing often involving fire.
11. Relating to deep inward feelings or the "guts"; a physical, emotional reaction to something like fire.
15. Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
16. The dispersion of any people from their original homeland, creating a scattered community.
18. The time or date (twice each year) at which the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky; the shortest day.
19. To intrude on a person's territory or rights gradually; like winter darkness creeping in.
20. Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance of culture and tradition.

1. A biological tendency to turn toward or seek the light; used metaphorically for humans seeking hope.
2. Done consciously and intentionally; not accidental.
4. A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs; St. Lucia was one.
6. Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
10. Lack of knowledge or information; what darkness represents in Diwali.
12. Full of or shedding light; bright or shining, often used to describe a smile or an idea.
13. The action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention; lighting a light against the dark is one.
14. The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; the ability of a culture to survive hard times.
17. Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.