Celebrating Diwali (Celebrating Our Holidays)

Description

Many cultures celebrate a festival of lights. For example, Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah. Hindus celebrate Diwali, a time marked by bright lights and new beginnings. Readers explore the roots of this holiday in ancient India and the ways it's celebrated today. From finding facts in the main text and sidebars to making their own Diwali artwork, readers are encouraged to take a deep dive into Diwali and develop a deeper appreciation for diversity in the process. Beautiful photographs of Diwali celebrations from India to the United States fill the pages with color and light.