Diwali is celebrated in one of these two months.
October or November
The date Diwali is celebrated is determined by the ______.
Position of the moon. It is celebrated in the day of the new moon, when the sky is at its darkest.
What does Diwali celebrate?
The victory of good over evil.
The oil lamps that decorate homes, streets and even rivers are called ____.
Diyas
Why do people light lamps and put colored power designs in their houses?
To decorate their houses for Diwali.
What do people do at night during Diwali?
Light fireworks/
Rangoli are created to _______ and ________.
Welcome guests and bring luck in the new year.
Diwali was started in the country of _____?
India
Diwali is commonly referred to as the ____ of ____.
Festival of Lights
How are Diwali and Christmas similar?
Giving gifts and cards. Celebrating with family. Eating celebration meals. Decorating with lights.