Diwali Basics
The word Diwali is derived from this language
Sanskrit
In Canada, the CN Tower glows in this color to mark Diwali night.
What is gold (or yellow)
Diwali’s message of light over darkness mirrors this Western holiday celebrated in December.
What is Christmas
This Disney character learned about Diwali in a 2021 Mira, Royal Detective special
Who is Mira
Reported by History, the first Diwali festival was celebrated more than.....
2,500 years ago
This is the number of days over which the Diwali festival is traditionally celebrated in India
What is five
Diwali became an official school holiday in this U.S. city starting in 2024.
What is New York City
Like Hanukkah, Diwali celebrates light — but Hanukkah lasts this many nights.
What is eight
In 2022, the Empire State Building was lit up in these two colors for Diwali.
What is orange and blue
More than (blank) million people celebrate this festival in various ways
800 Million
This clarified butter from a cow is considered the most sacred fuel for diyas/lamps during Diwali, symbolizing purity and prosperity.
What is ghee?
Outside India, this neighboring country also celebrates Diwali nationwide
Nepal
The oil lamps of Diwali are like the candles of this Jewish holiday.
What is Hanukkah
This streaming giant released Diwali-themed episodes in shows like The Office and Never Have I Ever.
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The festival also signals the onset of
Winter
The main day of Diwali takes place on this darkest night of the Hindu lunisolar calendar, prompting the lighting of diyas (Lamps) to welcome prosperity.
What is the new moon
Since 2003, this U.S. landmark has hosted Diwali celebrations.
White house
Both Diwali and Thanksgiving often feature this activity
bingeing on food until you question your life choices.
You can find Diwali candles and decorations in this mega-store’s “seasonal aisle” next to Halloween leftovers.
What is Target or Walmart
(Blank) are fairly new to the Diwali celebrations only being introduced in the 1900s after solely being used by the royals
What are fireworks
On the main day of Diwali, tradition dictates lighting this many lamps.
What is "as many as possible
Outside India, this is one of the largest venues for lively Diwali market
What is Trafalgar Square, London, UK
Diwali and New Year’s share this symbolic tradition: starting fresh by doing this to your home.
What is cleaning or decluttering
Every year, this South Asian-American senator shares Diwali greetings from Capitol Hill.
Who is Kamala Harris
( Blank) is a traditional Indian folk-art form where colorful patterns are created on the floor or ground using materials like colored powder, rice flour, flower petals, or sand. It represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome goddess of wealth and good luck.
What is A rangoli