Basics of Diwali
Diwali is known as the Festival of ____.
What is Light?
People light these small lamps during Diwali.
What are diyas?
The goddess of wealth and good fortune.
Who is Lakshmi?
Many families clean their homes before Diwali to bring this into their lives.
What is good luck (or positivity)?
People outside India also celebrate Diwali in this country with a large South Asian community.
What is Canada?
The word Diwali means “a row of” these.
What are lights or lamps?
People make colorful designs on the floor using powder or flowers.
What is rangoli?
Rama defeated this ten-headed demon king.
Who is Ravana?
People exchange these to show love and friendship.
What are gifts or sweets?
Diwali is a public holiday in this Caribbean country.
What is Trinidad and Tobago?
Diwali is celebrated mainly in this country.
What is India?
These bright displays are used to celebrate Diwali at night.
What are fireworks?
The god of new beginnings often prayed to before festivals.
The festival celebrates the victory of ____ over ____.
What is good over evil (or light over darkness)?
In Canada, this city is famous for its big Diwali celebrations.
What is Toronto?