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The Festival of Lights emerged from the popular tradition going back to 8 December 1852, when the residents of Lyon placed candles in coloured glasses on their window sills to celebrate the installation of a statue of the Virgin Mary on the Fourvière Hill.
And this week Jewish people in the UK, and around the world, are celebrating their Festival of Light. This festival is also known as Hanukkah or Chanukah.
Eastern religions
Holi
Sweet gujia is made with maida, sugar and dry fruits in North & West India on the occasion of Holi festival. It is a traditional sweet which is made in most of Indian households on Holi & eaten / distributed amongst friends & relatives.
In general, even non-vegetarian or meat-eating Hindus avoid eating non-veg food or meat on the days of religious festivals. A lot of them also do not eat meat on some specific days of the week which have religious significance – e.g. Tuesdays or Thursdays. The festival of Holi is not a ‘one day’ event.
WHAT TO WEAR FOR HOLI
In the scriptures, Holi is considered a symbol of victory over good and evil of truth. White color is considered a symbol of truth. White color emerges well on every color as well as this color gives a classy look.
