easter

2. The joyful day that celebrates the rising of Jesus from the tomb.
4. The ancient Germanic goddess of spring and dawn, whose name is the root of "Easter."
6. The season of rebirth when nature awakens and Easter is celebrated.
11. The folkloric figure who delivers treats and eggs to children.

1. The Jewish festival (Pesach) that shares historical roots with the Easter story.
3. Colorful symbols of new life, often hidden for children to find.
5. The sacred seven days starting with Palm Sunday and ending on Holy Saturday.
7. The central event of the holiday; the act of Christ rising from the dead.
8. The first day of the fasting season, marked by ashes on the forehead.
9. A spiritual or physical new beginning, symbolized by the egg.
10. The forty-day period of fasting and prayer before the holiday.