1. PRESENTED BY ALIANA

6.  The entrance to their homes is decorated with coloured chalk powder, this art is called Rangoli.  Special sweets called Loddous are made and shared among friends and neighbours

7.  The Hindu people have a pooja on this day.  It is a Religious celebration like mass.  On this day people pray for success in business and wealth.

8.  Beautiful fireworks are lit through the night this is a symbol of driving away evil.

9. References: (web sites) About.com : religion – Hinduism Society for the conference of festivals in India Google Images. Questions answered by Grand parents.