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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?

→a new year

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.

→its a new year in one month

7. Describe, in your own words, what Diwali is, what it celebrates, and how it is celebrated.

→it celebrate the festival of lights