Easter Crossword

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  1. 3. Easter Island is found in this South American country.
  2. 5. Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on this day.
  3. 7. It is the day before Ash Wednesday on the Christian calendar. It is also known in the UK as Shrove Tuesday.
  4. 8. What Easter bunnies symbolise
  5. 10. Here, people volunteer to be nailed (literally) to crosses to re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, drawing a large crowd of worshiper.
  6. 11. Two-word name given to the Spanish ‘holy week’, which takes place during the last week of Lent
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  1. 1. The Sunday before Easter Sunday
  2. 2. This is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar.
  3. 3. Men ritually whip women with a decorated willow branch on Easter Monday in this country. The thin branches are supposed to bring youth, strength and health.
  4. 4. One might see young girls, dressed up as witches, trick-or-treating on Maundy Thursday in this country.
  5. 6. Where a German family might hang its Easter eggs
  6. 9. It is traditional to craft, and then consume, a lamb made of butter on Easter Sunday in this country.