The Celebration Crossword

The traditional wedding anniversary gift for 25 years of marriage
The birthstone for those born in February
A Hindu celebration of the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring.
Germany's most famous festival that attracts thousands of locals and toursits
An annual carnival celebration that takes place in the streets of New Orleans
One of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. It is also known as the 'Festival of Lights'.
A Zulu dance that is performed at traditional ceremonies such as coming of age or weddings.
A written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something.
A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.
Small bits or streamers of brightly coloured paper made for throwing.
A device containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals which causes spectacular effects and explosions when ignited, used for display or in celebrations.
A small coloured rubber bag which is inflated with air and then sealed at the neck
A French sparkling wine often used when making a toast
A small piece of bread or pastry with a savoury topping, served with drinks at receptions or formal parties.
An alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice or cream.
A thing given willingly to someone without payment.
The action of celebrating an important day or event.
The date on which an event took place or an institution was founded in a previous year.
A wide assortment of drinks, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, generally containing fruits or fruit juice.
The anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically treated as an occasion for celebration and the giving of gifts.
A handheld firework that emits sparks.
A decorated figure of an animal containing toys and sweets that is suspended from a height and broken open by blindfolded children as part of a celebration.
A cup or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or success.
An item of soft sweet food made from a mixture of flour, fat, eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, baked and sometimes iced or decorated.
A particular anniversary of an event, usually denoting the 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, or 70th anniversary.
An unusual or amusing costume worn to a social event to make someone look like, for example, a famous person or well-known fictional character.
A long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying something or for decoration.
The place where something happens, especially an organized event
The provision of food and drink at a social event or other gathering.