Across
- 2. Usually observed on the Sunday closest to 11th November, when the Queen and senior politicians hold a service in London which is shown live on television
- 6. Traditionally, people play jokes and tricks on each other but they are only allowed to do this until midday
- 8. November 5th, also known as the Bonfire Night
- 9. Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Down
- 1. The last Monday of May, also known as Whit Monday
- 3. A day when people remember the famous Scottish poet R.Burns
- 4. October 31st when people dress up
- 5. Traditionally, it was the time when people such as the postman, the milkman, servants, etc, were given a Christmas 'box' containing money, as a reward for the work they had done. Celebrated on the 26th of December
- 7. The day after the Shrove Tuesday, the beginning of the period, which lasts until Easter, and some people observe it by giving up something they enjoy (such as smoking, eating chocolate, etc).