Across
- 2. Traditional roasted bird served at Thanksgiving
- 3. Jewish festival of lights celebrated for eight days
- 6. Colorful container filled with candy, often broken during parties
- 9. Decorative explosion used in many celebrations
- 10. Christian festival celebrating Jesus’ resurrection
- 12. common decorative string of lights or ornaments
- 13. Colorful Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring
- 15. Popular festive drink made with milk, cream, sugar, and spices (especially at Christmas)
- 16. The act of setting something alight, often symbolic in festivals
- 17. Hung by the fireplace and filled with small gifts at Christmas
- 18. Musical group often heard at parades or festivals
Down
- 1. Japanese festival featuring paper lanterns to honor ancestors
- 2. American holiday centers around gratitude
- 4. A traditional sweet treat often enjoyed during celebrations
- 5. Festive clothing worn for a special event
- 7. An event where people dress up and walk through the streets in celebration
- 8. Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan
- 11. Lively Brazilian festival with samba and costumes
- 14. A festive gathering with food, music, and dancing