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What is Diwali

Diwali is a festival of lights that marks the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the renewal of life. The word “Diwali” literally translates to “row of lights,” and refers to the lamps that are used during this holiday. For many in India, Diwali is a five-day celebration with the most important day being the third (which this year falls on Monday, October 24), and for others, Diwali is celebrated on that single day. Either way the holiday is marked by prayer, family gatherings, gift giving, feasts, and fireworks.

Who Celebrates Diwali

排灯节是由印度教徒，Jains，锡克教徒和佛教徒庆祝的。因为它在世界各地的不同宗教上广泛庆祝，所以没有单一的起源故事，但最终都代表了善良的胜利。

排灯节如何庆祝

在庆祝活动中，房屋装饰有Diyas（小粘土灯）和鲜艳的Rangoli图案。Diyas是排灯节的代名词，因为它们代表了保护家庭免受精神黑暗的内在光。除了照明粘土灯，食物（尤其是糖果！）和家庭聚会是排灯节庆祝活动中最重要的主题。

许多印度教徒庆祝活动包括产品to Lakshmi the goddess of wealth and fortune. Generosity and gift giving to family and friends during Diwali is also a nod to Lakshmi, as it is believed that generosity towards others will be rewarded in kind.

如何庆祝排灯节

As mentioned before, food is an integral part of the celebration of Diwali and can be a great way to engage with the culture. If you’re looking for something savory, you might want to try vegetable samosas, which are a delicious any time of year. If you are wanting to try something sweeter, one of my favorites is gulab jamun, which are fried dumplings that have been dipped in a rich rose and saffron syrup.