Throughout the month of February the students will be listening to announcements about other famous black people. In some regions of India, Holi is considered an ancient harvest festival and in other regions it is the celebration of the New Year. In Northern India, Holi is a Hindu festival of spring. It takes place on the equinox or the full moon of March. This year, it falls on March 9th.
People often throw coloured powders, coloured papers and even coloured water on each other.
Huge bonfires are lit symbolically to show how good overcomes evil. Sweet treats are shared by all. Children are given necklaces of yellow and white sugar to wear. Yellow is the special colour of Holi and represents bonfires, the sun and spring. The celebrations often last several days.