Derived from a word meaning ‘rows of lighted lamps’, what is the Hindu Festival of Lights called?
Ceremonial use of lights which were not abolished at the Reformation itself. The custom of placing lighted candles around the bodies of the dead is still practised by some Protestants. In almost all Hindu homes, lamps are lit daily, sometimes before an altar. In some houses, oil lamps or candles are lit at dawn, in some houses they are lit at both dawn and dusk, and in a few, lamps are maintained continuously. A diya, or clay lamp, is frequently used in Hindu celebrations and forms an integral part of many social rites. It is a strong symbol of enlightenment, hope, and prosperity. Diwali
Festival of Northern Lights Festival of Northern Lights The Festival of Northern Lights is a large award-winning display of Christmas lights in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. The celebration runs from mid November into January and it attracts 20,000 people each year. The Festival is a brainchild of Marie Walpole in 1987 and is considered as one of the extensive and outstanding winter light shows in Canada. Approximately 25 kilometers of light strings and 400 lighted designs are displayed over city streets and parks. It has been named one of the top 100 festivals in Ontario for 2009 by Festivals and Events Ontario, an industry