Across
- 2. Festive pre-Lenten celebration with parades and costumes, like in New Orleans.
- 7. Christian holiday in spring celebrating Jesus' resurrection.
- 8. German beer festival, often in September, featuring music and traditional foods.
- 9. Japanese custom of enjoying cherry blossoms during spring.
- 10. US holiday in late Nov for gratitude, family, and a special meal.
- 12. Pre-Lenten season with global parties, masks, and parades.
- 13. Islamic month of fasting, prayer, and reflection to honor God's revelations.
Down
- 1. Oct 31st holiday with costumes and spooky themes.
- 3. Traditional Italian horse race held in Siena twice a year.
- 4. Christian holiday on December 25th celebrating Jesus' birth with gifts and gatherings.
- 5. Mexican remembrance holiday on Nov 1-2 honoring departed loved ones.
- 6. Thai New Year in April, marked by water festivities and cleansing rituals.
- 11. Incan festival on June 24th, thanking the sun god for life and crops.