today l opened the book on a random page.
My project for today is to:
Adopt a Holiday That You Have Never Celebrated Before
Its an opportunity to learn something about another culture and try some new food, songs and expressions.
I have chosen Diwali.
Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights which represents the start of the Lunar New Year
Diwali comes from ancient Hindu word Deepavali which means light. Deepa and Avali which means a row of lights.
Symbolically it represents an escape from Darkness.
It allows Hindus to focus on the positive in every day life. Each year the festival, which takes place in October/November, is started with fireworks. Families light candles and lamps in their homes to welcome Lakshmi, Goddess of prosperity and wealth.
I think l chose Diwali for a number of reasons.
I have always wanted to visit India. I love Indian food. I love Indian clothes and costumes. I love the vibrancy of colours associated with India. I do enjoy Indian Music, its very conducive to meditation or quiet time for reflection. India is somewhere l hope to eventually get to visit. Myself and himself always say we will go when we retire.
In terms of the festival, l love candles and lamps. I love entertaining and having friends over.
I can see myself having a Diwali gathering this year with lots and lots of candles, Indian food and friends gathered.
My mum always called me her indian princess, l think this was due to my love of bright colours and my huge collection of scarves and shawls and pashminas. I wear one every day wrapped around me. I love the brightest of colours.
So this year. I look forward to celebrating the Hindu Festival of Lights- Diwali.
Adopt a Holiday That You Have Never Celebrated Before
Its an opportunity to learn something about another culture and try some new food, songs and expressions.
I have chosen Diwali.
Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights which represents the start of the Lunar New Year
Diwali comes from ancient Hindu word Deepavali which means light. Deepa and Avali which means a row of lights.
Symbolically it represents an escape from Darkness.
It allows Hindus to focus on the positive in every day life. Each year the festival, which takes place in October/November, is started with fireworks. Families light candles and lamps in their homes to welcome Lakshmi, Goddess of prosperity and wealth.
I think l chose Diwali for a number of reasons.
I have always wanted to visit India. I love Indian food. I love Indian clothes and costumes. I love the vibrancy of colours associated with India. I do enjoy Indian Music, its very conducive to meditation or quiet time for reflection. India is somewhere l hope to eventually get to visit. Myself and himself always say we will go when we retire.
In terms of the festival, l love candles and lamps. I love entertaining and having friends over.
I can see myself having a Diwali gathering this year with lots and lots of candles, Indian food and friends gathered.
My mum always called me her indian princess, l think this was due to my love of bright colours and my huge collection of scarves and shawls and pashminas. I wear one every day wrapped around me. I love the brightest of colours.
So this year. I look forward to celebrating the Hindu Festival of Lights- Diwali.
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