Diwali
Is Diwali the same as Halloween?
No, they are different holidays from different cultures!
Do people place garlands of flowers on other people?
No, they are placed on statues or temples!
Is food important during Diwali?
Yes !
Can you wear henna?
Yes! it is a temporary tattoo
What does Diwali mean?
a. festival of lights
b. mountain of food
c. garland of flowers
a. Festival of Lights
What is not a Diwali tradition?
a. cleaning
b. sharing food
c. giving out candy
c. giving out candy
What does Annakut mean?
a. festival of lights
b. mountain of food
c. garland of flowers
b. mountain of food
What is henna made out of?
a. rice
b. plants
c. fire
b. plants
Name one group of people who celebrate Diwali
Hindus
Indians
Sikhs
Name one Diwali tradition
lighting candles, cleaning, placing garlands
Name one food people eat during Diwali
rice, soan papdi, jalebi
Name one celebration when henna is used
Diwali, weddings, birthdays
When is Diwali celebrated?
around November 1
Where did Diwali originate?
India
Why is food important during Diwali and Annakut
It is made into a mountain of food, it is shared, it is celebrated
What does a darker henna stain mean?
deeper meanings or deeper love