Halloween History

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Across
  1. 2. Old term for All Saints’ Day, from which Halloween gets its name
  2. 5. Ancient Celtic holiday celebrated November 1st
  3. 7. Prince of Romania who was the inspiration for Dracula
  4. 11. Carved pumpkin tradition originating from an Irish folktale about Stingy Jack
  5. 12. Irish spirit whose wail foretells death
Down
  1. 1. Witch’s pot, symbol of transformation and magic in Halloween lore
  2. 3. Fruit used in old Halloween games like bobbing and peeling for love fortunes
  3. 4. Sign thought to predict future events, common in Samhain lore
  4. 6. Covering for the face used in ancient rituals and modern costumes alike
  5. 8. City in America most closely associated with Witchcraft
  6. 9. Disguise worn to fool or honor spirits during early Halloween traditions
  7. 10. Light used in windows or inside lanterns to guide or ward off spirits