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Festival of Lights en · PROPN

Etymology

From the importance of candles or light during the celebrations.

Meanings

1. (Judaism) Hanukkah.
   • One of our more Judaically advanced cellmates gave us insightful lessons about the laws and customs of the Festival of Lights. 2012, Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul, →ISBN:
   • […] celebration of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights[.] 1996, Jewish Life and Thought among Greeks and Romans: Primary Readings:
2. (Hinduism) Divali.
   • Invite a practicing Hindu from your community to speak about the Festival of Lights. 2001, Elizabeth A. Raum., Every Day a Holiday:
3. (Myanmar) The Thadingyut Festival.
   • The two most important holidays are the Burmese New Year or Water Festival (Thingyan) celebrated in April and the Festival of Lights (Thadingyut) celebrated in October. 2005, The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre, volume 5: Asia/Pacific, →ISBN:

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Relateds

Feast of Light