Across

3. a sign of gratitude for services received or for blessings presented to

5. the agreement between two parties two end a conflict and carry on with peace and honesty

6. somebody who journeys to a foreign land ahead of other inhabitants, usually as a sign of devotion to religion

7. a red, acidic fruit used mainly in juices, sauces, and jelly

10. the time of the year that fully grown crops are collected for use during the coming months

12. to be appreciative of items or services received

Down

1. an abundant meal, usually reserved for celebrations

2. a group of people who leave their native land to start a sublet community in a formerly unchartered area

4. the initial traverler to a certain area, responsible for developing land, housing, and finding resources

5. a larger brown or reddish bird with large tail feathers, a thick body and characterized by a bearded beak

6. a procession of festive nature that usually includes a marching band, decorative floats, and special citizens

8. the characteristic of being from a particular place or environment

9. a plant known for it's edible, tuberous roots

11. a stage of weather patterns that occur in the time between Summer and Winter

12. thick, seasoned, juices that are produced as meat cooks and used as sauces for other foods