Author: BARBARA KARKABI

Source: Houston Chronicle

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/katy/news/5287471.html

Ask the young students at the DAV School what they like best about Diwali and their answers come fast.

"Fireworks!" several shout, giddy with anticipation of the Hindu holiday they will celebrate today. "Dancing! Sweets. Lights. Decorations."

But they also know the story behind the festival of lights, which is one of the most popular Hindu celebrations.