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Thursday 1 November 2018

Reading Comprehension 1/11/18

Michelle
Date: Thursday 1 November 2018
Title: Reading Comprehension

  1. What are most Indian festivals associated with? The indian festival associated with religion

  1. What is another name for Diwali?  The other name is Festival Of Light

  1. How long does the festival last? The festival last on Friday, October 20th

  1. When is the festival usually celebrated? It begins on Tuesday 17th

  1. How is Dhanteras celebrated? The Dhanteras celebrate by buying precious metal.

  1. How is the second day of the festival celebrated? The second day of the five-day festival is called Kali Chaudas or Narak Chaturdashi. Some Hindus refer to it as “Choti (small) Diwali” and use it as an excuse to start the celebrations early with feasts and fireworks

  1. What happens on the day of Diwali? They have to go to the temple, burn candles and leave them lying on the floor, lanterns, food and firecrackers.

  1. What year will some people bring in the day after Diwali? The people bring plates of scrumptious plates of sweets.

  1. Why is it so far ahead of the calendar used by the rest of the world? Because it is the 57-year gap between the Hindu and our conventional calendar is because it is calculated using the shorter lunar cycles.

  1. What does the fifth day of the celebration signify? The fifth, and final, day of the festival honors the bond between brothers and sisters and is celebrated with more special food and prayers.

  1. What are some of the myths associated with Diwali? The myths is some believe the celebrations began in the ancient city of Ayodhya.

  1. What lesson do they all teach? The lesson was good always triumph over evil.

  1. Why do kids in India love Diwali so much? The children love Diwali because it is similar to Christmas in western countries.

Critical thinking challenge:
Why is it important to have festivals and traditions - It is special to have a festival because families, friends and countries celebrate their own religion that relates to food, activities and prayers.

Festivals, most associated with religion, are an essential part of the Indian culture.
In the above sentence, the word associated most likely means:

(a) To connect or bring into relation.
(b) to unite; combine
Give a reason for your choice
I think it is being put together or to join a companion.



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