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 Symbols is a hard crossword puzzle with 17 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 Symbols
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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- 1. Latin name for the Sunday after Easter, 'Like a newborn'
- 2. Theological term reflecting Easter's salvific significance
- 3. German tradition of Easter lamb-shaped cakes
- 5. Festive plant with spiny leaves used during the Easter season
- 6. Related to the Jewish or Christian Easter festival
- 8. Latin root meaning 'to rise,' core to Easter theology
- 9. Archaic name for white altar flowers symbolizing resurrection
- 14. Granted church often the site of major Easter ceremonies
- 17. Ukrainian rite involving wax-resist dyed eggs
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- 4. Communion element symbolizing the body during Easter liturgy
- 7. Period of penance culminating before Easter Sunday
- 10. Christogram often seen in Easter liturgical art
- 11. Carnival festivities preceding the Lent-Easter season
- 12. 4th-century saint associated with early Easter celebrations
- 13. Ancient Easter Proclamation chanted at the Paschal Vigil
- 15. Symbolic flower often used in Easter decor, gold bloom
- 16. Liturgical invocation of the Holy Spirit during Easter Mass
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