Winter Celebrations

1. A Buddhist celebration honoring the day the Buddha reached enlightenment.
7. A celebration remembering the visit of the three wise men to baby Jesus.
9. A Japanese tradition that marks the last day of the year.
10. A celebration of African heritage that focuses on family, community, and culture.
11. A festival of lights celebrated in India and other countries, symbolizing light over darkness.
13. A celebration that marks the new year based on the Moon’s cycle.
14. An East Asian festival celebrating the return of longer days after winter begins.

2. The traditional New Year’s Eve celebration in Scotland.
3. An ancient winter celebration connected to nature and the return of longer days.
4. A celebration that remembers a journey, often reenacted before Christmas in Mexico.
5. A Jewish winter celebration that lasts eight nights and includes lighting a menorah.
6. A Scandinavian celebration where people wear candles to represent light in winter.
8. A celebration of the longest night of the year, often spent with family, poetry, and food.
12. Solstice The shortest day and longest night of the year in winter.