Saturday, December 17, 2011

Diwali

In the late fall, the people of India celebrate Diwali. Originally, this important holiday was a harvest festival marking the end of the harvest and asking for blessings of success for the new year. Families celebrate with food, bonfires, lights and special oil lamps called deepa. Our own oil lamps won't burn but celebrate the light of Diwali!

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