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World holidays crossword with Hanukkah, Diwali, Día de los Muertos, and other cultural celebrations.
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World Holidays Crossword Puzzle

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This 27-clue crossword explores holidays and cultural celebrations from around the world. Clues span religious observances like Hanukkah, Advent, and Bodhi Day; cultural festivals like Chuseok, Diwali, and Samhain; and historical commemorations like Armistice Day and Columbus Day. Suitable for middle school social studies or multicultural studies units, or as a holiday-season activity for comparative-culture discussions.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Other Holiday
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated July 2019

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