| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TRIUMPHAL | Celebrating a victory |
| CINCODEMAYO | Holiday celebrating an 1862 victory |
| CAROL | Joyous song celebrating a birth |
| AMAYING | Celebrating a festive day in spring. |
| INDEPENDENCEDAY | Time for celebrating in U.S.A. |
| ALASKA | State celebrating its 50th anniversary in January 2009 (and a hint to the three theme entries) |
