This easy crossword puzzle introduces kids to common Easter traditions and items they see during the holiday. Perfect for ages 8-12.
Esoteric Easter Traditions and Symbolism is a hard crossword puzzle with 16 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Esoteric Easter Traditions and Symbolism
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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- 1. Name of an early saint associated with Easter celebrations
- 2. A place of refuge; metaphor for the spiritual sanctuary Easter offers
- 3. Holy Thursday ceremony involving the washing of feet and distribution of alms
- 5. Astronomical event closely preceding the Easter feast
- 7. Study of creation myths, linked to Easter’s theme of new beginnings
- 9. Relating to the Jewish Passover or Easter celebration
- 10. Exultant Easter acclamation derived from Hebrew
- 13. Traditional headgear often adorned during Easter parades
- 14. Ceremonial watch awaiting Easter dawn
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- 4. Pertaining to the penitential season preceding Easter
- 6. A golden-leafed plant (metaphorically linked with Easter's symbolism of renewal)
- 8. Christian feast commemorating a manifestation, often concluding the Christmas season but linked conceptually to Easter's revelations
- 11. Act of self-discipline in preparation for Easter observance
- 12. Repetitive prayer form prominent in Holy Week services
- 15. Italian term for a restorative pause, figuratively evoking Easter’s promise of renewal
- 16. Characteristic of a religious feast, such as Easter Sunday
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