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Enigmatic Rites and Curious Customs
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
  • 1. Animal or natural object revered by indigenous clans
  • 2. Colorful paper pieces thrown at celebrations
  • 3. Banquet or feast, often part of traditional ceremonies
  • 5. Firewalking ritual practiced in some cultures
  • 6. Preserving body in ancient Egyptian funeral rites
  • 8. Object used in Native American ceremonial dances
  • 11. Temporary skin decoration used in South Asian marriage rituals
  • 12. Cherry blossom viewing, a cherished Japanese tradition
  • 13. Ancient Irish poet or judge linked to ceremonial traditions
  • 17. Property or money given by bride’s family in some cultures
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  • 4. Scottish New Year’s Eve ritual, part of ___ay
  • 7. Dance reportedly curing spider venom in Southern Italy
  • 9. Bridal tradition involving throwing flowers
  • 10. Participant in masked carnival or ritual celebrations
  • 14. Used in Chinese festivals to guide spirits
  • 15. Traditional Mesopotamian festival ritual (7 letters)
  • 16. How participants dress in Japan’s Hadaka Matsuri festival
  • 18. Derived from Latin, refers to rural folk traditions
  • 19. Spirit-possession healing ritual from Northeast Africa

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