Across
- 1. A figure made of straw and old clothes, set up in fields to deter birds from eating crops.
- 5. A celebration observed on October 31st, characterized by costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky themes, often associated with the supernatural.
- 6. A ghost or apparition, often used to describe a spirit of a deceased person.
- 10. Creatures often depicted as frightening or unnatural, found in folklore, literature, and film.
- 11. A person, often depicted as a woman, believed to have magical powers and associated with folklore and witchcraft.
- 13. A Halloween tradition where children dress in costumes and go door-to-door asking for candy, with the option to perform tricks if not given treats.
- 14. The tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, known for the celebration of Halloween and the onset of autumn.
- 17. A sweet food item, such as candy or dessert, often enjoyed during celebrations.
- 19. The season following summer and preceding winter, characterized by the shedding of leaves, harvest time, and cooler temperatures.
Down
- 1. The structural framework of bones that supports the body of vertebrates, often associated with death and Halloween themes.
- 2. A mischievous or malevolent creature from folklore, typically depicted as small, ugly, and often troublesome.
- 3. A fictional character created by Mary Shelley; often confused with the monster itself, he is a scientist who creates a living being from assembled body parts.
- 4. A round, orange fruit commonly associated with Halloween, used for decoration and in recipes, especially for pies.
- 7. A belief or practice that is not based on scientific knowledge but rather on fear of the unknown or reliance on luck, often involving rituals or omens.
- 8. A mythical creature that sustains itself by feeding on the blood of the living, often portrayed as undead and sensitive to sunlight.
- 9. A mythical creature that can transform from human to wolf, typically during a full moon, associated with folklore.
- 12. A fictional vampire character from Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, often considered the archetype of the modern vampire.
- 15. An outfit worn to disguise one's identity, especially during celebrations like Halloween.
- 16. A preserved corpse, often associated with ancient Egypt, wrapped in linen and believed to have magical properties.
- 18. A large, usually metal pot used for boiling or cooking, often linked with witches in stories and folklore.
