CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CELEBRATING and SOCIALIZING

Click on a number in the grid to see the clue.
Complete the crossword, then click on "Check" to check your answer.
If you need help, you can click on "Hint" to get a free letter, but you will lose points.
N.B. There are no spaces between words.
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Across:

1. celebration to mark opening or beginning
3. provide amusement, interest and/or food
5. social gathering for enjoyment or celebration
6. festivities to mark an occasion
8. receive a degree or diploma
11. rise to a higher position
14. celebration of date of birth
16. outdoor party at which food is cooked

Down:

2. annual celebration of an event
4. beginning or first performance
7. party for men only, esp.before a marriage
9. meet with people on an informal basis
10. party when moving into a new house
12. party for women only, esp.before a marriage
13. stop working permanently
15. marriage followed by a celebration