BY JARAYA JOHNSON, CTW FEATURES
Worldwide celebrations Here is a quick background on six holidays around the globe and how you can decorate for each
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very year, millions of families all over the world celebrate the end of the year in some way. Even though Christmas is one of the top celebrated holidays in the country, other countries and families decide to celebrate in their own way. Take a look at these six holidays that are celebrated worldwide.
Diwali (Nov. 12-16)
Diwali, also called Deepavali or Divali, is a five-day Hindu festival of lights that celebrates new beginnings, good over evil and light beating darkness. Diwali is celebrated by millions every year. This 28
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holiday occurs in either October or November each year and does not have a set date because it is determined by the position of the moon. Though the festival is five days long, the main event occurs on the third day, known as Amavasya, new moon day. This year, that will be on November 14. According to Hinduism Today, when decorating for Diwali, families light up households and streets with oil-wick lamps and string lights, and they dress in new color-popping clothing and jewelry. November 2020
