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India is the great country known as the land of festivals. One of the most celebrated festivals is Diwaly ______. On this day people show their joy by lighting lamps everywhere at homes, streets, shops, temples etc. It is probably the most famous festival in India, but have you ever heard of Holi?

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India is the great country known as the land of festivals. One of the most celebrated festivals is Diwaly. On this day people show their joy by lighting lamps everywhere at homes, streets, shops, temples etc. It is probably the most famous festival in India, but have you ever heard of Holi?

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Diwaly is …

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India is the great country known as the land of festivals. One of the most celebrated festivals is Diwaly. On this day people show their joy by lighting lamps everywhere at homes, streets, shops, temples etc. It is probably the most famous festival in India, but have you ever heard of Holi?

Lamps are lit everywhere on Diwaly

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In most regions of India this festival celebrates the arrival of Spring, _____ and it’s connected with the moon and only in Western India it is celebrated on the day of the full moon, either in February or March.

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In most regions of India this festival celebrates the arrival of Spring and it’s connected with the moon and only in Western India it is celebrated on the day of the full moon, either in February or March.

Holi is celebrated only in Western India  

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In most regions of India this festival celebrates the arrival of Spring and it’s connected with the moon and only in Western India it is celebrated on the day of the full moon, either in February or March.

Holi is celebrated according to the phase of the Moon.

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In most regions of India this festival celebrates the arrival of Spring and it’s connected with the moon and only in Western India it is celebrated on the day of the full moon, either in February or March.

Holi is celebrated differently in different parts of India

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There are a lot of regional differences in India. Some families hold religious ceremonies. _____. But for many people Holi is more a time for fun than religion. Holi is a colourful festival, with dancing, singing, and throwing of powder paint and coloured water.

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There are a lot of regional differences in India. Some families hold religious ceremonies on this day but for many Holi is more a time for fun than religious observance. Holi is a colourful festival, with dancing, singing, and throwing of powder paint and coloured water.

Holi is ...

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There are a lot of regional differences in India. Some families hold religious ceremonies on this day but for many Holi is more a time for fun than religious observance. Holi is a colourful festival, with dancing, singing, and throwing of powder paint and coloured water.

Coloured water…

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Also, roasting grains, pop corn, coconut and chick peas are thrown on by Hindu families on this holiday. Bonfires are lit everywhere. Besides, people always build a bonfire near their houses. ______.They sort out all the objects which they associate with the things they don't want to have or to do next year and they throw them onto the fire.

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Also, roasting grains, pop corn, coconut and chick peas are thrown on by Hindu families on this holiday. Bonfires are lit everywhere. Besides, people always build a bonfire near their houses. They sort out all the objects which they associate with the things they don't want to have or to do next year and they throw them onto the fire.

People burn objects in the bonfire…

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Also, roasting grains, pop corn, coconut and chick peas are thrown on by Hindu families on this holiday. Bonfires are lit everywhere. Besides, people always build a bonfire near their houses. They sort out all the objects which they associate with the things they don't want to have or to do next year and they throw them onto the fire.

During Holi people usually DON’T…

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Also, roasting grains, pop corn, coconut and chick peas are thrown on by Hindu families on this holiday. Bonfires are lit everywhere. Besides, people always build a bonfire near their houses. They sort out all the objects which they associate with the things they don't want to have or to do next year and they throw them onto the fire.

 Pop corn and roasting grains are usually served for holiday dinner

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You see New Year begins immediately after Holi. Of course, despite its joyful character, the day has a more serious side too. The burning of different things in the bonfire symbolises getting yourself clean for the New Year._____ Holi is a festival which ends the year on a happy note and begins the New Year on a fresh, hopeful one.

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You see New Year begins immediately after Holi. Of course, despite its joyful character, the day has a more serious side too. The burning of different things in the bonfire symbolises getting yourself clean for the New Year. Holi is a festival which ends the year on a happy note and begins the New Year on a fresh, hopeful one. 

In India Holi is

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You see New Year begins immediately after Holi. Of course, despite its joyful character, the day has a more serious side too. The burning of different things in the bonfire symbolises getting yourself clean for the New Year. Holi is a festival which ends the year on a happy note and begins the New Year on a fresh, hopeful one. 

The words "getting yourself clean" means that