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Halloween crossword with clues about jack-o-lanterns, Samhain, and trick-or-treating traditions.
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Halloween History and Traditions Crossword

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A 19-clue crossword combining Halloween history, folklore, and trivia. Clues span the origins of jack-o-lanterns in Ireland, the Celtic festival of Samhain, traditions like bobbing for apples, and cultural facts such as "Monster Mash" and Houdini's death on Halloween. Suitable for classroom use in October or as a leisure puzzle for Halloween enthusiasts.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Halloween
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated October 2023

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