Explore lesser-known customs and unique practices from carnivals around the world in this challenging crossword.
Hidden Rituals of Global Carnival
Explore rare and fascinating carnival customs from around the world in this crossword puzzle featuring obscure traditions and unique celebrations.
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- 1. Northern European carnival masquerade event
- 2. Period following carnival marked by fasting
- 3. Swiss carnival figure known for satire and humor
- 4. Traditional Spanish musical play sometimes linked to carnival
- 7. Austrian and Bavarian carnival season
- 8. Old masked folk play with roots in medieval carnival
- 9. Italian form of Carnival, known for Venetian masks
- 12. Traditional instrument heard in some obscure carnivals
- 14. Obscure Scottish carnival mask character
- 16. Folklore creatures sometimes incorporated in carnival parades
- 18. Carnival acts symbolizing repentance before Lent
- 19. A Spanish masked dance tradition with Moorish origins
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- 5. Southwest German carnival marked by wooden masks
- 6. Bulgarian ritual dance with elaborate masks for fertility
- 10. Material used to create intricate carnival masks
- 11. French essayist who documented obscure carnival customs
- 13. Unique French carnival dance involving effigies
- 15. An old ritual of dyeing carnival costumes or masks
- 17. Mythical creature linked to Australian carnival folklore
- 20. Three-cornered hat often worn by masqueraders
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