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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?

→Hindus believe that the lights welcome the presence of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good luck. 

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.

→ We like to watch the fireworks when the new year comes in which is similar to Diwali. We don't draw designs with coloured powders we just count down.

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

→ Diwali is a celebration of the Hindi New Year where they cook lots of food and celebrate with colourful things and fireworks.