February-March

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Across
  1. 6. Roman Festival of Purification that led to the name February.
  2. 7. Color most associated with St. Patrick.
  3. 8. Herb to wear in your hair to improve your memory according to folklore.
  4. 10. conversation hearts were inspired by
  5. 11. Which century was the first Valentine believed to be sent.
  6. 14. City that changes its river green on St. Patrick's Day every year.
  7. 16. Holiday that takes place in March.
  8. 17. New Year Celebration that takes place in February.
Down
  1. 1. Elective surgical procedure that sees an uptick in frequency in the month of March.
  2. 2. Basketball player that scored the most number of points in a single game.
  3. 3. Last name of the NASA astronaut that returned to earth on March 2, 2016 after one year in space, the longest uninterrupted trip to space.
  4. 4. The original pagan holiday that led to modern day Valentine's Day.
  5. 5. March is named after which God.
  6. 7. Team with the most NCAA championship wins.
  7. 9. Country that the first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in 1762.
  8. 12. Number of billions that Americans spent on Valentine's Day gifts in 2023, making it the 5th most expensive holiday.
  9. 13. Last name of the "Mother of the American Valentine"
  10. 15. March 15th also known as the Ides of March led to the assassination of which historic leader.