Winter Holidays Around the World

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Across
  1. 4. Chinese festival marking the start of the lunar year
  2. 5. Latin American and Spanish tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph’s journey
  3. 6. African American celebration honoring heritage and community
  4. 9. Jewish festival of lights
  5. 10. Buddhist holiday celebrating enlightenment
Down
  1. 1. Hindu festival of lights, sometimes occurring in late fall or winter
  2. 2. Pagan holiday celebrating the winter solstice
  3. 3. Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
  4. 7. Eastern European gift-bringer celebrated in December
  5. 8. Iranian celebration marking the longest night of the year