festival of lights

• Expression utilisée pour décrire une fête ou un événement caractérisé par de nombreuses lumières, se référant le plus souvent au festival hindou de Diwali, mais aussi utilisée pour Hanoucca ou d'autres célébrations liées à la lumière.

A phrase used to describe a celebration or event characterized by many lights, most commonly referring to the Hindu festival Diwali, but also used for Hanukkah or other light-based celebrations.

1. DiwaliB1formal

   A major Hindu festival celebrated with lights, lamps, fireworks, and sweets, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.

   fête des lumières

   • The festival of lights is celebrated by millions of Hindus worldwide.
   • During the festival of lights, homes are decorated with oil lamps.
   • Families gather to share sweets and light fireworks during the festival of lights.

2. HanukkahB1formal

   A Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, celebrated by lighting the menorah for eight nights.

   fête des Lumières

   • Hanukkah is also known as the festival of lights.
   • Each night of the festival of lights, another candle is lit on the menorah.
   • Gifts are often exchanged during the festival of lights.