Holidays & Seasonal Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Celebrate the year with our Holidays & Seasonal crossword puzzles, featuring festive themes and trivia for every special occasion.

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Fourth of July Festivities

Medium · 11×11 · 10 words
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  1. 3. The thirteen horizontal lines representing the original states.
  2. 5. Classic summer thirst-quencher made from citrus and sugar.
  3. 6. Handheld pyrotechnics that leave glowing trails in the air.
  4. 9. Grated cooking surface used for outdoor cooking.

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  1. 1. A small, loud explosive commonly wrapped in red paper.
  2. 2. The canton color on the Star-Spangled Banner.
  3. 3. The fifty pentagrams on the American standard.
  4. 4. Showing deep love and devotion for one's nation.
  5. 7. An outdoor feast often involving a wicker basket.
  6. 8. The bald bird of prey chosen as America's national emblem.

Juneteenth Celebration

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 1. Symbolic banner featuring a star bursting with new beginnings
  2. 6. Street procession featuring floats and marching bands
  3. 9. Sweet summer fruit staple at emancipation picnics
  4. 11. Military directive that changed history
  5. 12. Symbolic color of foods traditionally served at the gatherings

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  1. 2. Independence and autonomy celebrated by the community
  2. 3. Carbonated beverage often served in a vibrant crimson hue
  3. 4. Fruit flavoring commonly found in celebratory soft drinks
  4. 5. Coastal city where a historic proclamation was finally read
  5. 7. Smoky outdoor cooking method central to the festivities
  6. 8. Official status granted to the occasion nationwide in 2021
  7. 10. The specific number of the General Order read in 1865

Halloween

Hard · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 1. Car with a dead-end destination
  2. 6. Underground storage box for mortal remains
  3. 8. Troublemaking spirit throwing a spectral tantrum
  4. 10. Wooden club taking flight in the belfry
  5. 11. Lake that shares its name with a chilling feeling
  6. 12. Living impaired, yet refusing to lie down

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  1. 2. Curved blade associated with a grim harvest
  2. 3. Hidden knowledge found in a sect's dark embrace
  3. 4. Opera regular lacking a reflection
  4. 5. Reflectionless immortal looking for a bite
  5. 7. Unseen watcher with a transparent agenda
  6. 9. Greedy trickster who might be gobbling up treats

Halloween

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Folklore figure associated with a black cat
  2. 3. Crimson liquid essential to certain undead
  3. 4. Colossal beast that stars in horror flicks
  4. 10. Vessel used for concocting magical mixtures
  5. 11. Malevolent wish meant to bring misfortune
  6. 12. Inspiring fear through an unsettling strangeness
  7. 13. Series of words holding enchanting power

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  1. 1. Sticky trap catching unwary prey
  2. 2. Stone structure honoring the deceased
  3. 3. Winged creature often found hanging in a belfry
  4. 5. Weaver of intricate silken traps
  5. 6. Inhabited by unseen supernatural forces
  6. 7. Time of year when leaves change and nights chill
  7. 8. Squash that transforms into a glowing decoration
  8. 9. Attire chosen to alter one's identity

Halloween

Easy · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 1. Sweet treats collected by children
  2. 5. Face covering worn to hide your identity
  3. 6. The season when leaves change color
  4. 9. Outfit worn as a disguise
  5. 10. Sound made to suddenly frighten someone
  6. 13. Single hard piece inside a body
  7. 14. Time when the sun is down

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  1. 1. Small feline animal that is often black in folklore
  2. 2. Inhabited by ghosts or evil spirits
  3. 3. Hard structure that protects the brain
  4. 4. Having very little or no light
  5. 7. Scary fictional beast
  6. 8. Large orange squash carved into a jack-o-lantern
  7. 9. Wooden box used for burying the dead
  8. 11. Spirit of a dead person
  9. 12. Sticky trap made of silk

Halloween

Easy · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. The spirit of a dead person
  2. 5. A red or green fruit you might bob for
  3. 6. A dead body wrapped in bandages
  4. 8. The tenth month of the year
  5. 11. A silky net spun to catch insects
  6. 12. A magical liquid mixture
  7. 14. Sweet treats collected while trick-or-treating

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  1. 2. The complete set of bones in a human body
  2. 3. A mythical monster that drinks blood
  3. 4. A flying nocturnal mammal
  4. 7. A small ugly creature that causes trouble
  5. 9. A sweeping tool used as transportation in fairy tales
  6. 10. The bright object in the dark sky
  7. 11. A woman who flies on a broomstick
  8. 13. A night bird that makes a hooting sound

Christmas

Hard · 11×11 · 11 words
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  1. 1. Evergreen circle with no beginning or end
  2. 5. Hot mulled cider for blessing the orchard
  3. 7. Tchaikovsky's wooden prince
  4. 8. Creche course for the holidays
  5. 10. Leon turns back to sing of birth
  6. 11. Spiked dairy punch that might scramble your senses

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  1. 2. Prickly boughs paired with ivy
  2. 3. A period of opening tiny numbered doors
  3. 4. Dense, candied loaf that survives the apocalypse
  4. 6. Mantelpiece hosiery awaiting a filling
  5. 9. Wise trio observing a celestial anomaly

Christmas

Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 3. Sooty entrance for a guest
  2. 5. Seasonal street songs
  3. 6. Wrapped surprises
  4. 11. Essential spice for a festive drink
  5. 12. Heavenly body atop the pine
  6. 13. Rich and creamy seasonal sip
  7. 14. Prickly foliage with red berries

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  1. 1. Winter throat protector
  2. 2. Spicy root used in festive cookies
  3. 4. Sources of a jingling sound
  4. 7. Runner-equipped vehicle
  5. 8. Metallic string decoration
  6. 9. Winged tree topper
  7. 10. Aromatic resin gift

Christmas

Easy · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 2. The directional pole where Santa lives
  2. 5. A decorated pine or fir in the living room
  3. 6. A group of relatives you celebrate with
  4. 8. A festive song sung in December
  5. 9. A large sock hung by the fireplace
  6. 12. A wrapped gift given on Christmas
  7. 13. A circular green decoration hung on a door
  8. 14. A glowing shape placed at the very top of the tree

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  1. 1. A small magical helper who makes toys
  2. 3. A plaything made in the workshop
  3. 4. A ringing object often attached to a sleigh
  4. 7. A traditional plant that people kiss underneath
  5. 8. A brick passage Santa comes down
  6. 10. The cold season when Christmas occurs
  7. 11. White frozen flakes that fall in winter

Christmas

Easy · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 1. Warm clothing wrapped around the neck
  2. 3. Black rock given to naughty children
  3. 5. Brick smoke passage on a roof
  4. 6. White frozen flakes falling from the sky
  5. 9. Grumpy man visited by three ghosts
  6. 11. Plant under which people traditionally kiss
  7. 12. Sweet treat often shaped like a walking stick
  8. 13. Winter vehicle on runners

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  1. 2. Traditional holiday songs sung in groups
  2. 4. Decorative bauble hung on branches
  3. 6. Jolly man in a red suit
  4. 7. Magical snowman who came to life
  5. 8. Prickly green plant with red berries
  6. 10. Circular decoration hung on a front door

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Holidays & Seasonal Crossword FAQ

Is this Holidays & Seasonal crossword puzzle free?

Yes. Every Holidays & Seasonal crossword on this page is free. You can print it, download it as a PDF, or play it online without paying anything or creating an account.

Can I print the Holidays & Seasonal crossword?

Yes. Click Print on any puzzle for a print-ready page with the grid, the clues, and a name and date line, or use Download to save it as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG for photocopying. The PDF download includes a filled answer key on the last page for grading.

Can students play these crosswords online?

Yes. Every puzzle has a Play online link that opens in the browser on any device. No app install and no signup is needed to play, which makes it easy to share with a class.

Can I make my own Holidays & Seasonal crossword?

Yes. The free Grid Genius crossword maker builds a puzzle from your own words and clues, with a printable grid and answer key. The Grid Genius app can also generate a complete crossword from any topic you type.