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Arcane Rituals and Revelries of Villages
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. Alpine run featuring demon masks chasing away mischief with ancient vehemence
  • 4. Ceremonial incineration of symbolic figures to ensure communal renewal
  • 5. A springtime soaked relay race originating in obscure Nordic hamlets
  • 7. A mysterious nocturnal celebration steeped in esoteric traditions of small hamlets
  • 10. Old-world term denoting jubilant gatherings with ritualistic undertones
  • 12. Spanish feast famous for its time-honored tomato pelting melee
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  • 2. Quechua celebration honoring the agricultural cycle with intricate ceremonies
  • 3. Quirky festival where fermented vegetables set the rhythm of communal movement
  • 6. A procession weaving intricate patterns symbolizing spiritual journeying
  • 8. Pageant centered on symbolic headgear signaling social or mystical hierarchy
  • 9. Northern European fest where fragile blooms made of glass symbolize fleeting joys
  • 11. Latin-rooted term for archaic nocturnal revels in rural sanctuaries
  • 13. Festival invoking lunar cycles through ritual dances in rural clearings
  • 14. Japanese ritual involving a night parade of fiery ogres symbolizing purification
  • 15. French term for a traditional dance festival marked by ritualistic steps

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