FESTIVALS OF LIGHT TO WITNESS AROUND THE WORLD

Festivals of light to witness around the world

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1) Diwali - India

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2) Lantern Festival - China

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3) Festival of Lights - Lyon, France

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4) Loy Krathong - Thailand

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5) Hanukkah - Israel

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6) Christmas - Worldwide

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7) Kwanzaa - United States

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