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crossword puzzle about celebrating independence day

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 4. The celestial symbols found on the national banner.

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  1. 1. The rhythmic sounds often played during holiday parades.
  2. 2. The national symbol featuring stars and stripes.
  3. 3. A festive and lively social gathering.

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National Tell a Joke Day

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  1. 2. The genre of entertainment designed to make you laugh.
  2. 4. Audible reaction to a great punchline.
  3. 7. To entertain someone and make them smile.
  4. 8. Physical comedy involving exaggerated, clumsy actions.
  5. 10. The quality of being comic or absurd.
  6. 11. Sharp, clever humor.
  7. 12. Humor based on the opposite of what is expected.
  8. 13. To speak in a playful, non-serious manner.

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  1. 1. Absurd or foolish in a comical way.
  2. 2. A quiet, suppressed laugh.
  3. 3. A humorous anecdote with a setup and payoff.
  4. 5. Playful and witty exchange of teasing remarks.
  5. 6. The final, defining phrase that makes a setup funny.
  6. 9. A humorous imitation of a piece of art or literature.

International Left-Handers Day

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  1. 2. Jewelry traditionally worn on the left hand's fourth finger.
  2. 5. Fluid that southpaws often smear across the page.
  3. 7. Left-handed tech billionaire who co-founded Microsoft.
  4. 10. 44th U.S. President who signed legislation with his left hand.
  5. 11. Scientific or formal term for left-handedness.
  6. 15. The appendage celebrated globally on August 13th.
  7. 16. Approximate percentage of the global population that favors their left hand.

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  1. 1. Left-handed "30 Rock" creator Fey.
  2. 3. "Poker Face" singer and famous southpaw Lady ___.
  3. 4. Billionaire media mogul and famous left-handed talk show host.
  4. 6. Slang for a left-handed athlete, especially in boxing.
  5. 8. The specific date in August when Left-Handers Day occurs.
  6. 9. Type of bound notebook that painfully digs into a lefty's wrist.
  7. 12. Month when International Left-Handers Day is celebrated.
  8. 13. Organ whose lateralization is often studied in relation to handedness.
  9. 14. Legendary left-handed baseball player Babe.

summer

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  1. 1. The bright star that warms the earth during the day
  2. 2. A sandy shore by the ocean
  3. 4. A portable shelter used for camping

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  1. 1. An area protected from direct sunlight
  2. 3. Having a high temperature

Christmas in July

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  1. 2. Jolly figure who might trade his heavy suit for board shorts.
  2. 4. Sandy alternative to a white, frosty landscape.
  3. 5. Where you might float on a giant inflatable reindeer.
  4. 7. Hemisphere where July actually falls during the winter season.
  5. 10. Sleigh pullers who might enjoy a well-deserved summer break.
  6. 11. Often decorated with seashells or sunglasses for this holiday.

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  1. 1. The sweltering weather condition that makes this holiday ironic.
  2. 2. What St. Nick wears to beat the mid-year temperatures.
  3. 3. The focal month of this warm-weather celebration.
  4. 4. Ribbon tied around a present, even in the middle of summer.
  5. 6. Bauble hung on a makeshift, warm-weather evergreen.
  6. 7. How Father Christmas might ride the waves into California.
  7. 8. Spiced dairy drink, perhaps blended into a milkshake for July.
  8. 9. Standard cheerful greeting, regardless of the season.

National Ice Cream Day

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  1. 5. Edible vessel for a frozen treat
  2. 6. Fruit split lengthwise to anchor a classic dessert
  3. 7. Nut commonly paired with butter in a popular flavor
  4. 9. Fruit-based frozen dessert made without dairy
  5. 10. Bubbly beverage featuring a submerged scoop
  6. 11. The frozen part of the day's celebrated dessert
  7. 13. Layered dessert served in a tall glass

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  1. 1. Denser, richer Italian cousin of standard ice cream
  2. 2. Type of cone with a distinctive grid pattern
  3. 3. Category of foods that includes traditional frozen treats
  4. 4. Sticky, golden drizzle made from heated sugar
  5. 5. Alternative to an edible cone
  6. 8. Style of serve that comes from a machine rather than a tub
  7. 9. Round serving yielded by a specialized dipper
  8. 12. Little morsel of chocolate mixed into a minty scoop

Fourth of July Festivities

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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

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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

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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

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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
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