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festival of lights

/ˈfɛstɪvəl əv laɪts/

Tradução: Expressão usada para descrever uma festa ou evento caracterizado por muitas luzes, geralmente referindo-se ao festival hindu Diwali, mas também usada para Hanukkah ou outras celebrações ligadas à luz.

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/ˈfɛstɪvəl əv laɪts/B1formal
  • ptExpressão usada para descrever uma festa ou evento caracterizado por muitas luzes, geralmente referindo-se ao festival hindu Diwali, mas também usada para Hanukkah ou outras celebrações ligadas à luz.

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.

    ptDiwali

    • 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.

    ptHanucá

    • 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.