Holi - The Festival of Colors | Happy Holi

Holi is one of the most joyful and colorful festivals celebrated in India. It is also known as the Festival of Colors. People of all ages eagerly await this special day filled with fun, laughter, and happiness. Holi usually falls in the month of March, marking the arrival of spring.

On the day of Holi, children wake up excitedly, ready to celebrate with their family and friends. The air is filled with the sound of laughter and the aroma of delicious sweets. Everyone gathers in open spaces, such as parks or streets, to play with colors.

Colorful powders called "gulal" and water balloons filled with colored water are the main attractions of Holi. Children run around joyfully, smearing each other with vibrant colors. They chase each other, laughing and shouting with glee, as they splash water and spread happiness.

But Holi is not just about playing with colors; it is also a time for forgiveness and reconciliation. People forget their differences and come together to embrace each other with love and warmth. It is a time to mend broken relationships and start a new.

Delicious traditional sweets like gujiyas and thandai add to the festive spirit of Holi. Families gather to enjoy these sweet treats and share stories of joy and laughter. In the evening, bonfires are lit to symbolize the victory of good over evil, marking the beginning of the Holi celebrations.

Holi is a time of joy, love, and togetherness. It teaches us the importance of spreading happiness and embracing the colors of life. As children, let us celebrate Holi with enthusiasm and laughter, cherishing the beautiful memories created with our loved ones.

Read the above passage carefully and answer the following questions:

I. Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the main attraction of Holi?

   a. Lighting lamps

   b. Playing with snow

   c. Playing with colors

   d. Decorating Christmas trees

2. When does Holi usually fall?

   a. In January

   b. In March

   c. In July

   d. In December

3. What do people smear each other with during Holi?

   a. Mud

   b. Oil

   c. Flowers

   d. Gulal (colored powders)

4. What do bonfires symbolize during Holi?

   a. Arrival of spring

   b. Victory of good over evil

   c. Harvest season

   d. Beginning of winter

5. What do people eat during Holi?

   a. Barbecue

   b. Pizza

   c. Gujiyas and thandai

   d. Salad

 

II. Fill in the Blanks:

1. Holi is also known as the Festival of _________.

2. People play with colorful powders called _________ during Holi.

3. Holi is a time for forgiveness and __________.

4. Traditional sweets like _________ and thandai are enjoyed during Holi.

5. Bonfires are lit to symbolize the victory of ________ over evil during Holi.

 

III. True or False:

1. Holi is celebrated in December. (True/False)

2. People play with snow during Holi. (True/False)

3. Holi is a time for embracing differences. (True/False)

4. Gujiyas and thandai are traditional sweets enjoyed during Holi. (True/False)

5. Bonfires are lit to mark the end of Holi celebrations. (True/False)

 

IV. Short Questions:

1. What is the main attraction of Holi?

2. When does Holi usually fall?

3. What do people smear each other with during Holi?

4. Why are bonfires lit during Holi?

5. What are some traditional sweets enjoyed during Holi?

6. Find hard word from the passage and learn. 

NOTE: Parents are requested to help their child to solve above question.