Across
- 5. Japanese festival honoring ancestors with lanterns and dance.
- 6. Italian celebration of All Saints’ Day.
- 8. DE MUERTO Sweet bread eaten during Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations.
- 9. Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones with altars and offerings.
- 11. Hindu festival of lights celebrated in late autumn
- 12. Baked dessert made from pumpkins, sugar, and spice — a symbol of fall in North America.
- 13. Ancient Celtic festival that inspired modern Halloween traditions.
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- 1. German autumn festival known for pretzels, sausages, and celebration.
- 2. American late fall holiday associated with turkey, cranberries, and gratitude.
- 3. Flower commonly used to decorate altars for Día de los Muertos.
- 4. Traditional pastry filled with sweet bean paste or lotus seed, eaten during Chinese festivals.
- 7. Modern American holiday featuring costumes, candy, and jack-o’-lanterns.
- 10. Filipino tradition of visiting graves and singing for souls.