Festivals Flashcards
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Holi is the festival of
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Colors
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What is a festival of colors
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Holi
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Holi marks the coming of which season
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Spring
4
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Which festival marks the coming of spring
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Holi
5
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What do people play with on Holi
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Gulal (coloured powder) and coloured water
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Which festival involves playing with gulal and coloured water
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Holi
7
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What sweet dish is made at home during Holi
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Gujiya
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During which festival is the sweet dish gujiya prepared
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Holi
9
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Do people have fun during Holi
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Yes people have a lot of fun on Holi
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Which festival is celebrated with fun and joy
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Holi
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Diwali is called the festival of
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Lights
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What is the festival of lights
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Diwali
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Why is Diwali celebrated
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To mark the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya
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Which festival marks the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya
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Diwali
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Who do people pray to on Diwali
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Goddess Lakshmi
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During which festival do people pray to Goddess Lakshmi
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Diwali
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What do people exchange during Diwali
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Sweets and gifts
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During which festival do people exchange sweets and gifts
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Diwali
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How do people decorate their houses on Diwali
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With diyas and lightbulbs
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Which festival involves decorating houses with diyas and lightbulbs
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Diwali
21
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What do some people burst during Diwali
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Firecrackers
22
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During which festival do people burst firecrackers
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Diwali.
23
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When is Eid celebrated
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The day after Ramzan
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What is the month of fasting before Eid called
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Ramzan
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What do boys and men do on Eid
Offer prayers in a mosque
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During which festival do boys and men offer prayers in a mosque
Eid
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What special sweet dish is cooked during Eid
Sewain
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During which festival is Sewain cooked
Eid
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What do people give to the poor on Eid
Money and clothes
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During which festival do people give money and clothes to the poor
Eid
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How do people greet each other on Eid
By saying "Eid Mubarak"
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Which festival is associated with the greeting "Eid Mubarak"
Eid
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What do people remember on Gurupurab
The 10 Sikh Gurus and their noble deeds
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During which festival do people remember the 10 Sikh Gurus
Gurupurab
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Where do people pray on Gurupurab
In Gurudwaras
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During which festival do people pray in Gurudwaras
Gurupurab
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What is beautifully decorated on Gurupurab
Gurudwaras
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Which festival involves beautifully decorated Gurudwaras
Gurupurab
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What do people listen to on Gurupurab
Hymns from the holy Guru Granth Sahib
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During which festival do people listen to hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib
Gurupurab
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What kind of processions are taken out on Gurupurab
Musical processions
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During which festival are musical processions taken out
Gurupurab
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What food service is organized on Gurupurab
Langars (free food service)
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During which festival is free food served at Langars
Gurupurab
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When is Christmas celebrated
25th of December
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What is the significance of Christmas
It is the birthday of Jesus Christ
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Whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas
Jesus Christ
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How are churches decorated on Christmas
Beautifully
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Which festival involves beautifully decorated churches
Christmas
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What do people put up for decoration on Christmas
Christmas trees
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During which festival do people put up Christmas trees
Christmas
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What do people exchange during Christmas
Gifts with relatives and friends
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During which festival do people exchange gifts with relatives and friends
Christmas
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What special dessert is baked during Christmas
Cakes
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During which festival are cakes baked as a tradition
Christmas
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Where is Pongal celebrated
Tamil Nadu
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Which month is Pongal celebrated in
January
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How many days do Pongal celebrations last
Four days
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What sweet dish is cooked during Pongal
Pongal (made with jaggery)
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During which festival is the sweet dish Pongal cooked
Pongal
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What do children and adults enjoy eating during Pongal
Sugarcane
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During which festival do people enjoy eating sugarcane
Pongal
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Which animal is worshipped on Pongal
Cows
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During which festival are cows worshipped
Pongal
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Where is Onam celebrated
Kerala
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How many days do Onam celebrations last
Ten days
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What is the most important day of Onam
The 10th day
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What floral decorations are made during Onam
Pookalams (floral designs)
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Which festival involves decorating houses with Pookalams
Onam
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What is the special feast prepared during Onam
Onam Sadhya
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During which festival is the feast Onam Sadhya prepared
Onam
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What kind of races are held during Onam
Boat races
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What special boats participate in Onam boat races
Snake boats
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Which festival is associated with snake boat races
Onam
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What is Diwali known as
Diwali is known as the festival of lights because people decorate their houses with diyas and lightbulbs
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Why do people celebrate Diwali
People celebrate Diwali to mark the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile
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Whom do people pray to on Diwali
On Diwali people pray to Goddess Lakshmi the goddess of wealth for prosperity and blessings
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What do people exchange on Diwali
On Diwali people exchange sweets and gifts with their relatives and friends as a gesture of love and goodwill
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How do people celebrate Diwali at home
People decorate their houses with diyas and lightbulbs burst firecrackers and enjoy festive meals
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What is Eid
Eid is celebrated after the month of fasting Ramzan as a day of joy prayer and sharing with others
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What do people cook during Eid
During Eid a special sweet dish called Sewain made of milk and vermicelli is cooked and shared
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How do people celebrate Eid
People wear new clothes offer prayers in mosques wish each other Eid Mubarak and give money and clothes to the poor
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What is Ramzan
Ramzan is the holy month of fasting observed by Muslims during which they refrain from food and drink from dawn to sunset
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What is Gurupurab
Gurupurab is a Sikh festival where people remember the teachings and noble deeds of the 10 Sikh Gurus
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How are Gurudwaras decorated during Gurupurab
Gurudwaras are beautifully decorated with lights and people gather there to pray and listen to hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib
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What is Langar
Langar is a free community meal served at Gurudwaras during Gurupurab where everyone is welcome to eat regardless of their background
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What are the processions taken out on Gurupurab
On Gurupurab musical processions with holy hymns are taken out to honor the Sikh Gurus
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What is Christmas
Christmas celebrated on December 25th is the birthday of Jesus Christ and is marked with prayers decorations and joy
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How do people decorate during Christmas
People decorate their homes and churches with lights Christmas trees and ornaments to celebrate Christmas
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What is the significance of the Christmas tree
The Christmas tree symbolizes joy togetherness and the festive spirit and it is a central decoration during Christmas
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What special food is prepared for Christmas
Special cakes are baked for Christmas which are enjoyed with family and friends as part of the celebration
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What is Pongal
Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu during January to thank nature for a bountiful harvest
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What is the sweet dish cooked during Pongal
During Pongal people cook a sweet dish called Pongal using rice jaggery and ghee as a festive offering
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How do people celebrate Pongal
People wear new clothes decorate their houses cook special dishes and worship cows as part of the Pongal celebrations
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What do children enjoy eating during Pongal
Children and adults enjoy eating fresh sugarcane during Pongal which is a highlight of the festival
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What is Onam
Onam is a 10-day harvest festival celebrated in Kerala to welcome King Mahabali and celebrate prosperity
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What are Pookalams
Pookalams are intricate floral designs made on the ground during Onam to decorate houses and celebrate the festival
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What is the special feast prepared during Onam
A grand feast called Onam Sadhya consisting of various traditional dishes is prepared during Onam
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What are the boat races held during Onam
During Onam snake boat races are organized and people gather to watch these exciting events.
