Winter festivals from around the world
Across
- 4. City Jesus was Born in.
- 6. Hindu Festival of Lights. Falls Between Mid-Oct. and Mid-Nov.
- 7. Christian Holiday Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Dec. 25
- 9. Flags That are Used to Emphasize the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.
- 11. Religious or Solemn Ceremony Consisting of a Series of Actions Performed According to a Prescribed Order. Many of These are Performed During the Pagan Holiday, Imbolc.
- 12. Pan-African Holiday Observing African Culture. Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
- 14. Seven Pronged Candled Stand Used in the Celebration of Hanukkah.
- 15. Day Celebrating the Enlightenment of Buddha. Dec. 8.
Down
- 1. Pagan Winter Festival also known as the Winter Solstice. Mid-Nov. to Early Jan.
- 2. Way to Celebrate the Enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama at the Bodhi Tree. Serious Thought or Consideration often Accompanied by Breathing Exercises.
- 3. Pagan Holiday Celebrating the End of Winter and Coming of Spring. Jan. 1-2.
- 5. Christian, Roman, Catholic and Protestant Holiday Celebrating the arrival of the three wise men. Jan. 6. Also, a word meaning a moment of sudden revelation or insight.
- 8. Jewish Holiday Celebrating the Miracle of Oil. Dec. 27 to Jan. 5.
- 10. Decorated Hunk of Wood Used to Celebrate the Winter Solstice.
- 13. Day Celebrating the Coming Year. American - Jan. 1. Chinese - January 31.