Diwali 101
This particular flower is considered the design inspiration for Rangoli
Lotus
In this country, Halloween involves creating ofrendas, or altars, to honor the deceased
What is Mexico?
Boomer - This groovy term meant “in style” and is also a type of smooth, shiny fabric.
Hip
Who was the first US president to celebrate Diwali in the white house?
Barack Obama
This Bollywood superstar’s Diwali release, was a heist comedy set in Dubai and featured an ensemble cast.
Happy New Year - Shahrukh Khan
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Coconut Ladoo - A sweet ball with coconut, often cooked with jaggery or sugar, and loved in South Indian Diwali celebrations.
A decorative door hanging - usually made of Marigolds and Mango Leaves
What is Toran?
In Scotland, people once engaged in a Halloween custom of carving these into frightening faces to ward off evil spirits.
What are turnips?
Gen X - What is acting a fool, thinking crazy thoughts?
In this country. Diwali is popularly called ‘Hari Diwali’ meaning ‘Green Diwali’ due to the ban on fireworks in the country. Though crackers are an integral part of the festivity, the brightly-lit lamps compensate for it and complete the missing piece.
Diwali in this country is a public holiday and is the most prominently celebrated festival of the Hindus that constitute about 8% of its population. Although Islam is the official religion here.
what is Malaysia?
Directed by Shankar, this blockbuster featuring a vigilante fight against corruption, was a Diwali smash hit.
What is Sivaji: The Boss?
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A milk-based, syrup-soaked dessert that's soft and spongy, commonly enjoyed in both Diwali and Bengali celebrations.
What is Rasgulla?
What does Deepavali/diwali literally translate to?
Row of Lamps
Known as “Pangangaluluwa,” this tradition involves children singing at doors for treats and sometimes performing small plays
What is the Philippines?
Millenials - This term was used to describe people who were considered overly arrogant or self-important.
What is a diva?
Outside of India, this city in England hosts the BIGGEST Diwali celebrations
Leicester, England
This film, starring Suriya as a lawyer challenging a powerful system, had a major Diwali release and became a Kollywood classic.
What is Jai Bhim
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What is Kaju Kathli?
In Tamil Nadu, Diwali often focuses on the victory of Lord Krishna over Narakasura. How is it celebrated or signified
celebrated with early morning oil baths in this state.
During Halloween in Germany, people hide this common household item to keep evil spirits from taking it.
What are knives?
Gen Z - What is an extremely devoted fan, especially of a celebrity or music group?
What is a Stan?
Diwali is referred to as ______ in Bhutan & Nepal.
What is Tihar?
This spy action-drama, rules the charts of being the highest-grossing Diwali release of all time from the Hindi film industry. The movie raked in over Rs 260.25 crore net in India despite receiving mixed word-of-mouth from the audience.
Tiger 3
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Pumpkin Cupcakes
Number of days after Dusshera does Diwali fall?
21
Halloween became popular in the United States due to immigrants from this country.
What is Ireland?
Gen Alpha - Fanum Tax
What is the theft of food between friends? Named for streamer Fanum, known for “taxing” his friends by taking bites of their meals or stealing fries.
Diwali is celebrated as a public holiday in this island country with a huge population of Hindus living
What is Fiji?
This Mahesh Babu-starrer, released around Diwali, focused on the life of a secret agent on a mission
What is Spyder?
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What is Kheer or Rice Pudding?