History - Customs Crossword

You need Java enabled to view the crossword applet.

If you do not have Java installed you can obtain it from java.com. If do have Java you may need to check your security settings to make sure that applets are enabled, especially if you are viewing the puzzle from your hard disk. In Windows XP you may be able to enable the applet by clicking on the yellow bar at the top of the window and selecting "Allow blocked content".
Across

4'Seanchai' was the Irish name for a ........... (11)
5On which saints day do Irish people. traditionally wear green? (7)
7Horses were taken to the .......... when they needed new shoes. (10)
9The custom of mourning the dead for a few days before the burial was called.... (4)
10What was tied to the back of the wedding coach to bring back good luck? (you could wear this) (4)

Down

1Which bird was hunted and killed to be carried in a holly bush on St. Stephen's Day? (4)
2A 'dowry' was money given to a girl by her parents when she ....... (7)
3In which colour did relatives of the dead person dress in, as a mark of respect? (5)
6Used to make St. Brigid's Cross. (6)
8What type of pipes were smoked at wakes and funerals? (4)


Web page created by Crossword Compiler.
Print crossword