BY:LILLIAN HAYDEN AND HUNTER

HAPPY HOLI

What is Holi?

• Festival of Colors, also known as Holi, is the modern American version of a traditional Indian Holi Festival. Holi is a festival celebrated every spring in India. It commemorates when Lord Krishna and His devotees threw colors on one another over five thousand years ago. Millions of people celebrate this event annually to promote love and friendship.

How is the paint made?

• They make the paint out of flour ½ water and food coloring• Mix the flour and water in a large bowl until it forms a thick paste.• Add your favorite food coloring to the paste and mix it in with your

hands. (You may want to wear gloves!)• Scoop the paste from the bowl and form it into a ball with your hands.• Use a rolling pin to flatten the ball into a disc that is about 1/4 inch

thick.• Let the disc sit over night, until it has completely dried.• Use a coffee grinder to crumble the disc back into powder

Why Does India Celebrate Holi?

India Celebrates Holi Because When The Season Of Winter Is Over They Celebrate The Season Of Spring.

When Is Holi Held?

Holi Is Held At Different Times But It Is Held In March Most Often.Here Are Some Past, Present, And Upcoming Holi India Dates.

•Holi 2012 March, 8th

• Holi 2013 March,27th

• Holi 2014 March, 17th

• Holi 2015 March, 6th• Holi 2016 March, 23th• Holi 2017 March, 13th

Where In India Is Holi ?

• The best places to celebrate Holi in India really depend on what kind of experience you want to have. You'll find activities taking place almost all over India, but they range from traditional temple rituals to modern parties with DJs, bhang, and plenty of colors. See which of these places, with totally different Holi festival celebrations, appeal to you the most.

Where Is Holi Most Celebrated In India?

Andhra Pradesh Bhil Tribes Barsana Bihar Delhi Haryana Himachal Pradesh Madhya Pradesh.

Do kids participate in the holiday?• YES! The holiday is great for kids of all ages and adults.(as long as

your at a kid friendly party)• Any kid would have a blast at the celebration. It would be one of

there only chances to get dirty and not get in trouble for it!

What do they wear to the festival?

Boys GirlsShort-Sleeve Shirts Long-Legged DressesShorts HatsHats

What Is The Cost?

• Admission with 2 bags of colors: $10 online.• Super Package: $25 online.• Admission, 5 bags of colors.

What Should You Bring?

• Hat and sunscreen• Replacement T-shirt and pants (Remember, there is a good chance the

clothes you wear will be stained beyond recognition.)• Plastic bag to put the colored clothes in• Be prepared to be colored by others; even your hair will be full of

colors• Everybody will be fully colored by the end of the festival• Better pack your bags!

What Do They Eat?

(Adults)drink alcohol on this day but, the traditional drink of Holi is the bhang lassi .The food eaten on Holi mostly consists of your usual Indian cuisine. However, a few special dishes are prepared in different parts of India to celebrate Holi. Shakarparas (a sugar-coated deep fried snack) and gujias (a type of samosa filled with dried fruit and coconut) are popular in North India. In parts of Gujarat, sweet kichdi (a sweet rice dish) and sweets like kheer and halwa are made. Pooran Poli (a stuffed sweet flatbread) is popular in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, and eaten especially on Holi.

What Rituals Are Performed

The emphasis of Holi rituals is on the burning of the demoness Holika. On the eve of Holi, large bonfires are lit to mark occasion and to burn evil spirits. This is known as Holika Dahan.

Here Are Some Pictures From Previous Holi Celebrations