HOLI

They light huge bonfires. They spray coloured water or throw coloured powder on one another. Some throw coins into the bonfire.

This festival is celebrated on the full-moon dav of Phalgun.

Here are some stories about Holi.

Long, long ago, there was a demoness called Holika. She was very wicked. God Krishna killed her. As she was dying, she asked Krishna, "Will you celebrate this day as a festival ? "

God is kind even to the wicked when they repent. So Krishna granted her request. This is the day we celebrate as the Holi festival.

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