♪ We're on the case, we're on the case ♪

I spy with my magnifying glass

something shining in the darkness.

- Ooh, look! - Ooh! It's many bright lights.

A-ha! And look at the design made out of colored sand,

- and all those yummy foods! - Check this out.

Special candles, decorations, foods?

- It can only mean... - ♪ It's Diwali ♪

Diwali is one of the biggest holidays in India.

♪ Clean the house and decorate ♪

♪ Brand-new clothes to celebrate ♪

Diwali takes place on the darkest day of the year.

And we turn it into a festival of lights!

For five days, Diwali is celebrated

with lighting oil lamps called dyas.

These dyas are all ready to be lit for tonight.

Beautiful designs are created

with colorful sand called rangoli.

♪ Bringing together our family and friends ♪

Special meals are prepared.

It wouldn't be Diwali without laddus.

And gifts are given to honor family and friends.

It's wonderful, Papa! Thank you!

Plus fireworks to light up the night sky.

There are so many amazing things about Diwali.

♪ Dancing and singing, we'll light the lights again ♪

♪ It's everyone, it's everywhere, it's here ♪

- It's finally here! - ♪ Diwali ♪

We've just solved the case

of this most important Indian holiday

celebrating new beginnings, family, friends,

and all the good things in life-- Diwali.

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♪ We're on the case ♪