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Across
  1. 2. – Savory sauce made from meat drippings and stock
  2. 6. Bog – Wetland area where a key holiday fruit is cultivated
  3. 8. – Atmosphere of joyful celebration and shared cheer
  4. 9. – Sweet, nutty winter squash used in soups and roasts
  5. 10. – The month officially associated with Thanksgiving in the United States
  6. 12. – Ship that transported English settlers across the Atlantic in 1620
  7. 17. – A custom passed down and repeated from generation to generation
  8. 18. – Savory bread-based mixture cooked inside or alongside poultry
  9. 20. – People connected by family ties who often gather for the holiday
  10. 22. – Public procession often featuring floats, music, and giant balloons
  11. 26. – Tart red berries traditionally simmered into a holiday relish
  12. 27. – Group united by shared place or traditions
  13. 28. – Season of falling leaves and cooling temperatures before winter
  14. 30. – Cultural background passed through generations
  15. 32. – Indigenous word for corn, a staple crop of early Americans
  16. 33. – Gathering of people who have been apart, often family
  17. 34. – Early settlers of Plymouth Colony searching for religious freedom
Down
  1. 1. – Season when crops are gathered at their peak readiness
  2. 3. – Bird most commonly roasted as the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table
  3. 4. – Remains of a meal saved for the following days
  4. 5. Crust – Base pastry layer supporting sweet or savory fillings
  5. 6. – Early North American settlement established under foreign rule
  6. 7. – Gifts or fortunes acknowledged during moments of reflection
  7. 8. – Popular sport often watched on Thanksgiving Day
  8. 11. – Symbolic horn overflowing with seasonal abundance
  9. 13. – Written instructions for preparing traditional holiday dishes
  10. 14. – Condition of thriving and success, reflected in holiday themes
  11. 15. – Warming spice often used in seasonal desserts
  12. 16. – Orange gourd frequently used in pies and seasonal dishes
  13. 19. – Deep appreciation for kindness, often expressed at Thanksgiving
  14. 21. – Large celebratory meal with plentiful dishes
  15. 23. – Family dwelling and surrounding land, especially in early America
  16. 24. – Oven-browned dishes topped with cheese or breadcrumbs
  17. 25. – Symbolic center of the home, associated with warmth and cooking
  18. 29. Hat – Distinctive headwear tied to early colonial imagery
  19. 30. Moon – Full moon closest to the autumn equinox
  20. 31. Beans – Vegetable commonly served in casserole form