Nancy Stewart

All around the world

(hold index finger out and circle in front of body)

Our Hindu friends

(put one hand over the other for 'friends)

Are getting ready

(open both hands out in front)

To celebrate Diwali the most joyful

(open fingers, shoot hands out from body)

time of year The Festival of Lights

(open fingers of each hand alternately, like fireworks)

and a new year brings Diwali

For family

(cross arms in front)

and friends

(open hand out)

the most joyful

(clap once)

time of year

Five days long,

we will sing a joyful song

Five days long

light the Diyas join along

On the first day clean the house

and help to make the decorations

On the second day

put on your brand new clothes

and light the lights

The third day

brings the new moon,

and the biggest celebration

Let the fireworks and Diyas

chase the demons all away

(CHORUS)

On the fourth day

pass around the sweets

and such delicious food to eat

The fifth days brothers join your sisters

all across the land

Happy Diwali

to you and your family