Explore forgotten customs and ancient traditions once celebrated in historic festivals worldwide through this crossword.
Vanished Festive Customs Unveiled
Explore the lost and lesser-known traditions once celebrated in festivals around the world through this crossword puzzle.
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- 1. Body of traditional tales influencing festival practices
- 3. Doll burned during some ancient festival rites
- 4. Ceremony of crowning often part of historic festivals
- 5. Festive event with parades and masks before Lent
- 10. Large open flame once central to many ancient celebrations
- 12. Garland of flowers or leaves decorating festival sites
- 14. Seasonal festival celebrating the gathering of crops
- 17. Ceremonial act performed during traditional festivities
- 18. Wreath once used to crown festival victors or heroes
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- 2. Symbolic object representing clan or spirit in rituals
- 6. Light carrier used in night festival processions
- 7. Elaborate public entertainment with costumes in old festivals
- 8. Masked ball common at old European festivals
- 9. Ancient Greek choral hymn performed at festivals
- 11. Ancient ritual chant meant to ward off evil spirits
- 13. Ritualistic imitation used in certain ceremonial festivals
- 15. Tall decorated pole danced around in spring festivals
- 16. Traditional English folk dance with sticks and bells
- 19. Traditional toast or drink shared at winter gatherings
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