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title: "Festivals of light"
url: "https://maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-15-27-festivals-of-light"
school: "Mary Howard CE Primary School"
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# Festivals of light

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This term in RE we are exploring festivals of light. Diwali is happening on 8th November. We created Rangoli patterns outside with chalk. We created mendhi designs and our own diva candles. Next week we will link the festival to the story of Rama and Sita.

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