Holi

Holidays & Events

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students learn about the Hindu Festival of Colors. They read the legend behind this spring festival and learn how people celebrate it. Students also do some research to compare Holi to another spring holiday.

This is a happy holiday, but the origin is quite dark! Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
interpretive

Vocabulary

festival
triumph
ancient
worship
bonfire
gather
powder
companionship
theme
debt
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane