Five Days of Diwali
Diwali 101
Traditions & Celebrations
Around the World
Food and Fun
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What is celebrated on the first day of Diwali?
Dhanteras. On this day you would typically buy new items, such as jewelry or utensils!
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What religion is usually associated with Diwali?
Hinduism!
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What are the small clay lamps called that are lit during Diwali?
Diya's
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This large country in South Asia is where Diwali began
India!
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This crunchy, spiral-shaped Indian snack is often served during Diwali
Chakli or Murukku
200
What is celebrated on the 2nd day on Diwali?
Choti Diwali. You would clean your house and get rid of unwanted things on this day
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Diwali is known as the festival of ___?
Festival of Lights!
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Families often make or buy this kind of sugary treat during Diwali
Sweets, otherwise known as Mithai
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Diwali is celebrated by Indian communities in countries like the UK, USA, and ___
Canada! Our Home and Native Land
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Many Indian sweets are made with this white, milky ingredient
Condensed Milk
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What is celebrated on the 3rd day on Diwali?
Diwali! The third day is the "Main festival" where you would light diyas (Oil Lamps) to illuminate your house
300
Diwali celebrates the victory of good over___?
Good over Evil!
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Many people create colorful patterns on the ground with powders or flowers., what are these called?
Rangoli, or Mandalas!
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This country lights up the Sydney Opera House for Diwali
Australia!
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A common Diwali sweet made with chickpea flour, ghee, and sugar.
Besan Ladoo
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What is celebrated on the 4th day on Diwali?
Govardhan Puja. On this day you would make offerings of food and vegetables to the Lord Krishna
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People often clean their homes during Diwali to welcome which goddess?
The Goddess Lakshmi
400
These light up the sky and make loud noises during Diwali night.
Fireworks!
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In this country, the Diwali stamp was issued by the government postal service.
The United States!
400
This is a popular card game played by families during Diwali.
Teen Patti (Or poker styled games)
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What is celebrated on the 5th day on Diwali?
Bhai Dooj. This is the final day of the celebration, where family would pray for each others health and well being and exchange gifts.
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This word means "Row of lights" and is where the term Diwali originates from
"Deepavali"
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People often wear this type of clothing for Diwali celebrations
Traditional clothing! 
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In which capital city does the mayor host an annual Diwali event in Trafalgar Square?
London!
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This yellow-orange spice often used in Indian cooking is also thought to bring good luck.
Tumeric!