Response to Text:Diwali

 Response to text:

Diwali

1. Diwali is a celebration of… 

a) the start of summer! b) fireworks

c) a new year d) colours and lights

2. What does Diwali mean in Sanskrit?

a) Festival of lights b) Row of lights

c) Fireworks d) New Year

3. Explain what Hindus believe the lights are for during Diwali?

→ Hindus believe the lights welcome the presence of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and goodluck. People set off fireworks and firecrackers as well 

4. True or False: Diwali is usually celebrated in late November, early December.

a) True b) False

5. What is the name of the art form in which coloured powders are used to create beautiful designs on the floor?

a) Lakshmi b) Rangoli

c) Mithila d) Vishnu

6. “Diwali is a time to reflect upon our lives.”

Explain how this is similar, or different to celebrating New Years in your culture.

→ this is similar to my  belief I celebrate the birth of Jesus which the day is on 25th of december, 

7. Describe, in your own words, what Diwali is, what it celebrates, and how it is celebrated.

→ Diwali is a celebration of light it is celebrated by sweets,fireworks and firecrackers another thing is that they do a rangoli pattern on the ground also known to celebrate Lakshmi the goddess of good luck and wealth,