blog entry #2.7-holiday research (A)

1. What is the name of the holiday?

Answer: Diwali

2. When will the holiday be celebrated in 2011?

Answer: October 26

3. Who celebrates this holiday? (Countries, religious groups, ethnic groups)

Answer:Diwali 2011 is an official holiday in India, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Fiji. 

4. Why is this holiday celebrated? What is the significance of this holiday?

Answer:this holiday is celebrated to appreciate lights and the victory of good over evil or light over dark. the significance of this holiday is everyone lighting lamps and recognizing the importance in light as a gift from god.

5. How is this holiday celebrated? Include any rituals, food, costumes, dance or music associated with this holiday.

Answer:this holiday is celebrated by people lighting lamps, candles, and fireworks to celebrate the light. some people get up very early way before sunrise to take an oil bath to get ready to dress up for the holiday. 

6. What websites were used in answering these questions? (Copy and paste the web addresses of each website.)

Answer:http://www.diwalifestival.org/diwali-meaning-significance.html