Hi everyone,
Holi is celebrated primarily in India and Nepal, but the joyous festival has spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Europe, and parts of Africa.
- Colorful Celebration: Holi, often known as the "Festival of Colors," is a bright, multicolored celebration where people throw colored powders and water at each other. This playful act symbolizes the breaking down of social norms and the joyous spirit of the festival.
- Origins: The festival's roots are tied to various legends in Hindu mythology. One of the most popular involves the demon king Hiranyakashipu and his son, Prahlad. Prahlad's devotion to Lord Vishnu led to the downfall of his father, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
- A Day Before Holi: The eve of Holi is known as Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi. On this night, people light bonfires to commemorate the victory of good over evil.
For those of you who will be celebrating Holi with your loved ones, we extend our warmest wishes. May this Holi bring with it vibrant colors, joy, and prosperity into your lives.
Thank you,
People Team
Hey everyone, 👋
Holi is celebrated primarily in India and Nepal, but the joyous festival has spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Europe, and parts of Africa.
- 🎨 Colorful Celebration: Holi, often known as the "Festival of Colors," is a bright, multicolored celebration where people throw colored powders and water at each other. This playful act symbolizes the breaking down of social norms and the joyous spirit of the festival.
- 📚 Origins: The festival's roots are tied to various legends in Hindu mythology. One of the most popular involves the demon king Hiranyakashipu and his son, Prahlad. Prahlad's devotion to Lord Vishnu led to the downfall of his father, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
- 🔥 A Day Before Holi: The eve of Holi is known as Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi. On this night, people light bonfires to commemorate the victory of good over evil.
Now, we can't exactly turn the office into a color-throwing party this year (as epic as that sounds), but we're not letting that stop us from soaking up the Holi spirit! 🌈
Thank you 🙏
People Team
Hi all,
Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is celebrated primarily in India and Nepal. It is a bright, multicolored celebration where people throw colored powders and water at each other. This playful act symbolizes the breaking down of social norms and the joyous spirit of the festival.
Given the current circumstances, we won't be able to celebrate in the traditional manner with colors at the office, but that doesn't mean we can't spread the joy and spirit of Holi.
For those of you who will be celebrating Holi with your loved ones, we extend our warmest wishes.
People Team
How to celebrate Holi at work
Holi, an ancient Hindu festival, is a vibrant celebration marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil celebrated in primarily India and Nepal. The joyous festival has spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Europe, and parts of Africa. Known as the "festival of colors" or "festival of love", it involves participants throwing colored powders and water, engaging in dance and music, and feasting together.
Celebrating Holi at work can showcase a company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, especially respecting employees of Hindu and South Asian descent. It is an opportunity to honor and learn about the cultural traditions of all staff members, encouraging a sense of belonging and acceptance.
With our team members and companies now spread across the globe, it's important to keep each other informed about diverse holidays and scheduled days off. If you have team members based in India, it would be helpful to send out a reminder that some team members may be out of office (OOO).
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