Halloween!

1234567891011121314
Across
  1. 3. This is the creature in Scottish folklore that is said to be a ghostly water spirit.
  2. 6. This is the name of the witch who flies around in a mortar and pestle in Slavic folklore (hint: John Wick).
  3. 7. Throwing this tabletop staple over your shoulder is said to bring good fortune.
  4. 8. During the Salem Witch Trials, a cake of urine from the afflicted person was served to this animal, and if the animal exhibited strange behavior it was seen as evidence of the person being a witch.
  5. 14. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of this.
Down
  1. 1. This is the term for a group of witches gathering together.
  2. 2. Day of the Dead is also know as this.
  3. 4. If this animal flies around you or your home thrice on Halloween it is said that someone in the house will die.
  4. 5. Walking under this household item will bring bad luck.
  5. 7. If you spot this creature on Halloween, it is said that a loved one’s spirit is watching over you.
  6. 9. This household item is said to keep vampires away in folklore.
  7. 10. The evil eye, believed to be the ability to cause harm or misfortune just by looking at someone with envy, is triggered by this deadly sin.
  8. 11. This vegetable was originally used to make jack-o-lanterns before pumpkins became popular.
  9. 12. This is the first day of November, celebrated by ancient Celts as a festival marking the beginning of winter.
  10. 13. The word Ouija is believed to be a combination of this word in French and German.