Halloween: A History

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Across
  1. 4. Bobbing for _____ (6).
  2. 6. Stingy Jack’s original lantern (6).
  3. 8. Visit Mexico to celebrate this holiday, which coincides with Halloween but extends to November 2nd, Dia de los _______ (7).
  4. 10. Go back in time to the Celtic origin of Halloween, to celebrate _______ (7).
Down
  1. 1. Although it’s indigenous to North America, the world’s largest _______ (7) was grown in Belgium and weighed 2,624 pounds in 2016.
  2. 2. Grab a bucket, bag, or pillow case, it’s time to Trick-or-_____ (5).
  3. 3. Originally titled The Babysitter Murders, this scary movie set the standard for slashers to follow. (9)
  4. 5. Pranks such as Ding-Dong-_____ (5) are popular on Halloween.
  5. 7. Many Latin and Indigenous cultures celebrate their deceased ancestors this time of year by constructing _____ (6) (in Spanish, offrendas) of food, beverages, photos, and memorabilia.
  6. 9. If you want to celebrate early, grab a sheet and head to China for the Hungry _____ (5) Festival in August.