Difference between holi & diwali

The arrival of spring and the end of winter is commemorated by the festival of Holi. It gives the message of burning the devil within us. Colors and Love is the theme of the festival. It is celebrated worldwide with full enthusiasm. The demon named as Holika was burned on this day, Lord Vishnu protected his devotee Pralhad from the demon. Colors are thrown at each other during this festival. People make delicious sweets and some also use Bhang ( an edible paste made with cannabis). Diwali mark the arrival of king Ram back to is kingdom Ayodhya after being in the state of banishment for 14 years. The whole kingdom was lit up with oil lamps to welcome him.  Diwali also called as Deepawali is an event of light and colours. It is a Sanskrit word which means ‘row of light’. It is a festival which symbolizes victory of light over dullness, virtuous over sinful, knowledge over ignorance.