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Diwali
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1. Diwali is a celebration of…
a) the start of summer! b) fireworks
c) a new year d) colours and lights
2. What does Diwali mean in Sanskrit?
a) Festival of lights b) Row of lights
c) Fireworks d) New Year
3. Explain what Hindus believe the lights are for during Diwali?
→Many Hindus believe that the lights welcome the presence of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good luck. People set off fireworks and firecrackers as well.
4. True or False: Diwali is usually celebrated in late November, early December.
a) True b) False
5. What is the name of the art form in which coloured powders are used to create beautiful designs on the floor?
a) Lakshmi b) Rangoli
c) Mithila d) Vishnu
6. “Diwali is a time to reflect upon our lives.”
Explain how this is similar, or different to celebrating New Years in your culture.
→In my culture we celebrate our new years with church, family, friends and food.
7. Describe, in your own words, what Diwali is, what it celebrates, and how it is celebrated.
→Diwali is the Indian New year. They celebrate it with their friends and family, they use fireworks and firecrackers too.
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