Binny is excited to share her favorite holiday, Diwali—the Festival of Lights—with her class. Despite her enthusiasm, she feels nervous about speaking in front of her classmates. With encouragement from her teacher, Binny takes a deep breath and begins to describe the vibrant celebrations:
The dazzling fireworks that light up the night sky.
The sweet treats like pedas and jalebis.
The clay lamps, called diyas, that symbolize the triumph of light over darkness.