Halloween History

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Across
  1. 2. – Object or image that represents something
  2. 4. – Religion that influenced Halloween traditions
  3. 5. o lantern – Carved pumpkin with a lit candle inside
  4. 9. – Medieval practice of exchanging prayers for food
  5. 10. Jack – Folklore figure said to have created the first Jack o’ Lantern
  6. 11. – A burial place for the dead, often visited on Halloween
  7. 16. Eve – Another name for Halloween
  8. 17. – Customs passed down through generations
  9. 18. or treating – Halloween tradition of asking for candy door-to-door
  10. 19. – Ancient people who celebrated Samhain
Down
  1. 1. – Ancient belief system connected to early Halloween practices
  2. 3. cat – A feline often associated with witches and bad luck
  3. 6. – Sweet treat given to trick-or-treaters
  4. 7. – The gathering of crops, tied to early autumn festivals
  5. 8. – A gourd often carved for Halloween
  6. 10. – Pagan festival marking the end of harvest season
  7. 12. – A spirit or apparition, often thought to appear on Halloween
  8. 13. – Something worn to disguise oneself on Halloween
  9. 14. – Women believed to practice magic, linked to Halloween folklore
  10. 15. Day – Religious observance the day after Halloween