Holidays Around the World

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  1. 3. Sikh festival in January commemorating the Battle of Muktsar
  2. 5. Pagan winter solstice festival with ancient Germanic roots
  3. 8. Traditional leader figure in some European New Year customs
  4. 9. Indian harvest and kite-flying festival in mid-January (2 wds)
  5. 12. January 1 celebration marking the start of the calendar year (2 wds)
  6. 13. Old English tradition of singing and toasting apple orchards in January
  7. 16. December 6 celebration in many European countries (4 wds)
  8. 20. Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
  9. 21. Longest night of the year in late December
  10. 23. Mexican Christmas tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter (2 wds)
  11. 24. Scottish New Year celebration known for first-footing traditions
  12. 25. Christian feast day on January 6, also known as Three Kings’ Day
Down
  1. 1. Japanese New Year's Eve celebration focusing on cleansing and renewal
  2. 2. Jewish Festival of Lights celebrated for eight nights in December
  3. 4. Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultural celebrations during the winter holiday season (2 wds)
  4. 6. Punjabi festival marking the end of winter, celebrated in mid-January
  5. 7. Celebration of African heritage from December 26 to January 1
  6. 10. Christian observance ending the 12 days of Christmas (2 wds)
  7. 11. Songs sung during December celebrations
  8. 14. The last day of the year (3 wds)
  9. 15. Ancient Roman mid-December festival of revelry
  10. 17. Shetland fire festival held each January
  11. 18. Korean Lunar New Year
  12. 19. Jewish celebration marking the start of a new month (2 wds)
  13. 22. December 26 holiday observed in Canada, the U.K., and others (2 wds)