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This 24-word word search introduces the British autumn tradition of Michaelmas, celebrated around the autumn equinox. Hidden words include goose, harvest, quarter-days, and folklore, covering the holiday's religious and cultural significance. Use it in a social studies or culture class exploring holidays around the world, as a fall-season themed activity, or as a template for other seasonal or British-culture puzzles.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Fall
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated January 2025

Word List

  • RELIGIOUS
  • MICHAELMAS
  • ALLANGELS
  • MIDSUMMER
  • MICHAEL
  • CELEBRATED
  • TRADITIONALLY
  • AUTUMN
  • QUARTER
  • SHORTENING
  • NICKNAME
  • GOOSE
  • FOLKLORE
  • BRITISH
  • SEPTEMBER
  • THOUSANDS
  • SOLSTICE
  • EQUINOX
  • HARVEST
  • SEASON
  • FESTIVAL
  • FATTENED
  • FAMILIES
  • LUCIFER

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