hindu holidays

Did you know that Holi is a festival of color? People throw colored water and powder on each other. Learn these and other fascinating facts in Holi.

"Holi is about celebrating the triumph over good and evil. It is also a celebration of love. It is a Hindu holiday. People have a bonfire to represent the story of Prahlad and Holika. They also gather in the streets to throw colored paint on one another and have a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.

"Sonali and her brother Jay are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make rangoli patterns, cook up a feast with their nani and nana, and visit all their friends and family with gifts and delicious treats. Along the way, you'll learn how Diwali is a fun five-day celebration, all about the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance"--Amazon.

"People around the world celebrate different festivals of lights, and Diwali is one of them. This festival is an important part of life for Hindus in India and other countries"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history, traditions, and features of Holi.

"Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated with firecrackers, sweet treats, and exciting tales of a prince and princess. Readers will learn about the customs involved in celebrating this joyful holiday"--Provided by publisher.

Just moved from India, Gita looks forward to her favorite holiday, Divali, but things are so different in her new home that she wonders if she will ever adjust.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Diwali."--Publisher.

Explores the history and traditions of the Hindu festival Divali.

"Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated with firecrackers, sweet treats, and exciting tales of a prince and princess. Readers will learn about the customs involved in celebrating this joyful holiday"--Provided by publisher.