There are lots of celebrations that take place this time of year with Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching.

Diwali Holiday

Today, Disney shared some special images about India’s biggest holiday of the year — Diwali!

Earlier today, Disney shared some images via Twitter all about Diwali. Not familiar with this holiday? Let Sanjay (who you’ll recognize from a Pixar short) and his family tell you all about it.

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Diwali is India’s biggest holiday. During this celebration, people “illuminate their homes and businesses to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.”

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The holiday is celebrated over a period of several days. You can see more about each of these days in the photo below.

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During Diwali, families make special dishes and share them with guests.

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Throughout the Festival of Lights, different rituals take place to celebrate and recognize the significance of the holiday.

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And that’s a very brief look at Diwali. You can check out more by looking at the post below from Pixar!

 

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So, to those who celebrate, Happy Diwali! And to those who don’t, we hope this post helped you learn a bit more about this special holiday. Stay tuned for more holiday news.

Click here to see photos and reviews of the 2021 holiday treats in Disney World!