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A crossroads is a place where two or more roads meet or cross each other. It's like an intersection where you might have to decide which way to go! The word "crossroads" can also mean a moment in life when you have to make an important decision.

This article explores different ways the word "crossroads" is used, from movies and books to music and real places around the world.

Crossroads in Movies

Many movies have been named Crossroads. Here are a few examples:

  • Cross Roads (1930 film): An early British movie.
  • Crossroads (1937 film): A Chinese film.
  • Crossroads (1942 film): A mystery film.
  • Crossroads (1986 film): This movie stars Ralph Macchio, who was also in The Karate Kid. It's about a young guitar player.
  • Crossroads (2002 film): This film stars the famous singer Britney Spears. It's about three childhood friends on a road trip.
  • Crossroads: A Story of Forgiveness (2007 film): This movie stars Dean Cain.

Crossroads in Books and Comics

The word "crossroads" also appears in many books and comics:

  • Cross Roads (novel): A Christian fiction book by William Paul Young.
  • The Crossroads (novel): A children's novel written by Chris Grabenstein.
  • Crossroads (comics): A five-issue comic book series from First Comics.
  • Crossroad (manga): A Japanese comic series from 2003.
  • Crossroads (series): A fantasy book series written by Kate Elliott.
  • As God Commands (novel): An Italian novel also known as The Crossroads.
  • Crossroads: A series of novels set in the world of Dragonlance, a popular fantasy realm.

Crossroads in Music

"Crossroads" is a popular name in the music world, too!

  • Crossroads (quartet): A singing group that won a big championship in 2009.
  • Crossroads Guitar Festival: A huge music festival organized by the famous guitarist Eric Clapton. It features blues and rock music.
  • Crossroads (Sanjay Shrestha): A pop band from Nepal.
  • Cross Road (videos): A collection of music videos by the band Bon Jovi.

Albums Called Crossroads

Many music albums share the name "Crossroads":

  • Cross Road (album): A 1994 collection of songs by Bon Jovi.
  • Crossroad (Calvin Russell album): Released in 2000.
  • Crossroad (Masami Okui album): Released in 2002.
  • Crossroads (1986 soundtrack): The music from the 1986 movie.
  • Crossroads (Eric Clapton album): A famous album from 1988.
    • Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies: A follow-up album from 1996.
  • Crossroads (Tracy Chapman album): Released in 1989.
  • Crossroads (mind.in.a.box album): Released in 2007.
  • Crossroads (Sylver album): Released in 2006.
  • Crossroads: 2010: An album by the rapper Bizzy Bone.

Songs Called Crossroads

There are also many songs named "Crossroads":

  • "Cross Road": A song by the Japanese band Mr. Children from 1993.
  • "Cross Road Blues": A classic blues song from 1936 by Robert Johnson. It was later recorded by many other musicians as "Crossroads."
  • "Crossroad": A song by the Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki from 2010.
  • "Crossroads": A song by the band Avenged Sevenfold.
  • "Crossroads": A song by the rapper LL Cool J.
  • "Crossroads": A song by Don McLean, who also sang "American Pie."
  • "Tha Crossroads": A very popular song from 1996 by the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. It even won a Grammy Award!
    • "Crossroads": A 2002 song by Blazin' Squad that was based on "Tha Crossroads."
  • "Crossroads": A 1991 song by Calvin Russell.

Places Named Crossroads

Many towns, neighborhoods, and even shopping malls around the world are named "Crossroads" because they are often located where important roads meet.

In Australia

In India

  • Crossroads Mall (Mumbai): A shopping mall in the city of Mumbai.

In Jamaica

  • Cross Roads, Jamaica: A busy neighborhood in Kingston, Jamaica.

In South Africa

  • Crossroads, Cape Town: A community in Cape Town.

In the United Kingdom

  • Cross Roads, West Yorkshire: A village in England.

In the United States

There are many places called "Cross Roads" or "Crossroads" across the United States:

Shopping Malls Called Crossroads

  • Crossroads Center (St. Cloud, Minnesota): A shopping mall in Minnesota.
  • Crossroads Mall (Boulder): A former shopping mall in Colorado.
  • Crossroads Mall (Florida): A former shopping mall in Florida.
  • Crossroads Mall (Oklahoma): A shopping mall in Oklahoma City.
  • Crossroads Mall (Omaha): A shopping mall in Nebraska.
  • Crossroads Center (Waterloo, Iowa): A shopping mall in Iowa.
  • Crossroads Plaza (North Carolina): A shopping area in North Carolina.
  • The Crossroads (Portage, Michigan): A shopping mall in Michigan.

Other Uses of Crossroads

  • Crossroads (video game): A video game from 1987 for the Commodore 64 computer.
  • Crossroads (mythology): In some old stories, crossroads were seen as special places where strange or magical things could happen.
  • Crossroads Movement: A religious movement.
  • The Cross-roads: A fictional place in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world of Middle-earth, mentioned in books like The Lord of the Rings.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Crossroads para niños

  • Carrefour: This is a French word that means "Crossroads." It's also the name of a big international supermarket chain.
  • Crossroads of America: This is an unofficial nickname for the state of Indiana in the United States.
  • Crossroads village: A term for a settlement that grew up at a place where roads cross.
  • Crossroads Church (disambiguation)
  • Crossroads School (disambiguation)
  • Fork in the road (disambiguation)
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