Chesterfield families asking for Diwali to become a school holiday

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) – A local family is pushing for Chesterfield County Public Schools to add Diwali as an official school holiday.

Commonly called the “festival of lights,” it’s celebrated by millions of people around the world, including Hindus and people of other faiths.

For many families, Diwali brings lots of festivities, traditions, and most importantly, time spent with one another…

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