Spain
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Spain. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBarcelona, Bear, Bulls, Cervantes, Franco,
Holm Oak, Latin, Lighthouse, Madrid, Oceanic,
Olives, Parsley, Picasso, Seville, Shrew,
Spaniard, Vehicle, Zipline, Fruits, Garlic associated with Spain. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About Spain
- Spain is the Guinness World Record holder for having the oldest continuously operating restaurant. First opening in 1725, its iconic wood-fired oven has been in use for centuries.
- Instead of a tooth fairy, Spanish kids get visits from a little mouse who swaps lost teeth, placed under pillows or in water glasses, for coins or small gifts.
- There's a town in Spain that hosts the world's largest food fight. Called La Tomatina, thousands of participants hurl over 150,000 overripe tomatoes at each other for an hour. This occurs every last Wednesday in August.
- There's another town in Spain that holds a Baby Jumping Festival. Every June, men dress like devils in bright red and yellow and leap over rows of real babies. It has been happening every year since 1620 and is meant to "cleanse" them of original sin.
- Spaniards traditionally have two surnames: the first from the father and the second from the mother. The system thus perserves both lineages, but people can choose the order or assign them differently.
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