A. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

1. The festival of colours is another name for Holi. - T
2. Only Hindus celebrate Holi. - F
3. Holi is celebrated on 1 March, the first official day of spring. - F
4. Holi activities start early in the morning. - F
5. The famous festival of colours is the second day of Holi. - F
6. Water guns and water-filled balloons are also used to play and colour each other. - T

B. Answer the questions.

1. Where is Holi mainly celebrated?
   Holi is mainly celebrated in India and Nepal.

2. When does Holi take place?
   Holi takes place in March and sometimes in late February, according to the full moon.

3. How long does the festival last?
   The festival lasts for a night and a day.

4. Why is Holi festival celebrated?
   Holi is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil, mark the arrival of Spring, and give thanks for the good harvest.

5. How do people celebrate Holika Dahan?
   People celebrate Holika Dahan by gathering around a bonfire and performing religious rituals praying that evil will be destroyed.

6. What do people do on the day of Holi?
   On the day of Holi, people chase each other, smear each other with paint, throw coloured paint powder, drench each other with coloured water, and visit friends and relatives to share sweets and other food items.