October Crossword

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  1. 4. In many cultures, Halloween is associated with the harvest and is also called _________ Eve.
  2. 6. At Cornell University, this building is famously haunted by the ghost of its namesake, a professor.
  3. 8. The tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween is believed to have originated from the idea of disguising oneself from _______.
  4. 10. At Cornell University, a popular Halloween tradition involves students walking through the Fall Creek Gorge to reach a hidden _______.
  5. 13. In Mexican culture, the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is celebrated on ________ 1st and 2nd to honor deceased loved ones.
  6. 14. Bobbing this popular Halloween activity involves trying to catch apples with your teeth while they float in water.
  7. 15. At Cornell University, the annual "Pumpkin ________" event features pumpkin carving and displays.
  8. 17. Color associated with Halloween
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  1. 1. The famous phrase "Trick or ________" is often heard on Halloween night.
  2. 2. This ancient Celtic festival is considered the precursor to modern Halloween.
  3. 3. Halloween is often associated with ________-carving, and people display lit pumpkins as decorations.
  4. 5. In the Harry Potter series, ____ are known for their affinity for Halloween.
  5. 7. In 1997 a 60 pound pumpkin mysterious got stuck on top of this structure at Cornell
  6. 9. This famous author wrote the novel "Dracula," which contributed to the vampire legend.
  7. 11. This Halloween-themed poem by Edgar Allan Poe tells the story of a black bird that utters a single word.
  8. 12. This iconic actor famously portrayed Dracula in classic horror films.
  9. 16. In medieval Europe, people believed that ________ would roam the earth on Halloween night.