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xchrom

(108,903 posts) Tue Nov 13, 2012, 08:42 AM Nov 2012

Happy Diwali!

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Happy Diwali! (Original Post) xchrom Nov 2012 OP

I learned something new today lunatica Nov 2012 #1

...and, for those of us unaware of any holidays today... Buns_of_Fire Nov 2012 #2

lunatica

(53,410 posts)

1. I learned something new today

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 08:50 AM

Nov 2012

Thanks! Festival of Lights is a wonderful name.

Buns_of_Fire

(17,194 posts)

2. ...and, for those of us unaware of any holidays today...

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 08:53 AM

Nov 2012

Diwali is a five day Hindu festival which occurs on the fifteenth day of Kartika. Diwali means "rows of lighted lamps" and the celebration is often referred to as the Festival of Lights. During this time, homes are thoroughly cleaned and windows are opened to welcome Laksmi, goddess of wealth. Candles and lamps are lit as a greeting to Laksmi. Gifts are exchanged and festive meals are prepared during Diwali. The celebration means as much to Hindus as Christmas does to Christians.

http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/ethnic_relig/diwali.html
(This 'thoroughly cleaned house' part is why I was unaware of it, of course...)

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