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What does the word 'celebration' mean? Put it in your floorbook.
When have you had a celebration? What did it look like?
Make a list if the ways you celebrate.
Hindus will be celebrating a festival called Diwali this week. It is based on the story of Rama and Sita. We will learn more about the festival later, today let's listen to the story.
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Miss Williams- R.E: Diwali
The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps' and on this day people who follow Hindu religion celebrate the story of Rama & Sita & the victory of good over evil.
What is Diwali? - BBC Bitesize
Lets watch a quick video to help us to understand diwali.
How do you think princess Sita felt when she was captured?
How do you think the people in the town felt when they were waiting for Rama & Sita to come home?
Shops, houses and streets are lit with diwa lamps like this one.
This celebration falls on a different day each year and it is decided on the moon, this year it will take place on Friday.
Have you seen a diwali lamp before?
I have a little candle here, how did you feel when it was dark? how does the light make you feel?
Why did the people in the town light the diwa lamps?
For many people this festival also honours Lakshimi: Goddess of wealth. As well as lighting Diwa lamps, Families may also make a rangoli to welcome lakhshimi and to ward off any negative energy or vibes from entering the house. These are often made with flowers, paints or powders.
These is the diwali fireworks, what part of the story does this remind you of? How do you think a Hindu person may feel when watching the fireworks.
Do you remember before half term we learned about bonfire night? Are these fireworks similar?
Does anyone remember why people celebrate Diwali?
Phonics RH
Maths
2D shapes
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