Across
- 4. Wailing spirit from Irish lore said to herald death.
- 6. Mass of leaves on trees, especially when colored brilliantly in autumn.
- 8. Preoccupied with disturbing or death-related themes.
- 9. Natural decomposition process, often symbolic in autumn imagery.
- 10. Hollowed gourd or metal casing used to hold a protective or decorative light.
- 11. Ghostly apparition or disembodied spirit.
- 14. Large kettle used in folklore for brewing potions or spells.
- 15. Disturbingly gruesome or horrifying, often linked to October’s gothic imagery.
- 16. Thin, delicate fabric or cobweb often associated with October mists.
Down
- 1. Festive gathering where participants wear masks, tied to October revelry.
- 2. Three-day observance remembering the dead: All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints, All Souls.
- 3. Lingering presence of a ghost or unsettling memory.
- 5. Ancient Celtic festival marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter.
- 7. Fermented apple drink associated with harvest celebrations.
- 12. Illusory image or supernatural being.
- 13. Period of fading light between sunset and night, often tied to eerie atmospheres.