Across
- 3. Swedish celebration of light and hospitality.
- 4. Christian holiday honoring all saints.
- 6. Global celebration to welcome the new year.
- 9. Islamic celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birth.
- 10. Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorating a temple miracle.
- 13. Thailand's Festival of Lights
- 15. Marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar.
Down
- 1. Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, widely observed.
- 2. U.S. holiday of gratitude and feasting with family.
- 5. Winter solstice observance of the Hopi Tribe.
- 7. Scotland's national day with cultural celebrations.
- 8. Buddhist observance of Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment.
- 11. Hindu Festival of Lights, symbolizing good over evil.
- 12. Remembrance of the deceased in Christianity.
- 14. Honors African heritage, celebrated in the U.S.