World festivals

12345678910111213
Across
  1. 2. Festive pre-Lenten celebration with parades and costumes, like in New Orleans.
  2. 7. Christian holiday in spring celebrating Jesus' resurrection.
  3. 8. German beer festival, often in September, featuring music and traditional foods.
  4. 9. Japanese custom of enjoying cherry blossoms during spring.
  5. 10. US holiday in late Nov for gratitude, family, and a special meal.
  6. 12. Pre-Lenten season with global parties, masks, and parades.
  7. 13. Islamic month of fasting, prayer, and reflection to honor God's revelations.
Down
  1. 1. Oct 31st holiday with costumes and spooky themes.
  2. 3. Traditional Italian horse race held in Siena twice a year.
  3. 4. Christian holiday on December 25th celebrating Jesus' birth with gifts and gatherings.
  4. 5. Mexican remembrance holiday on Nov 1-2 honoring departed loved ones.
  5. 6. Thai New Year in April, marked by water festivities and cleansing rituals.
  6. 11. Incan festival on June 24th, thanking the sun god for life and crops.