Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.
The others all sound familiar.
Diwali is the Festival of Lights celebrated in India.
2020 National Geographic Partners, LLC. This festival is celebrated with sparklers, firecrackers and fireworks are held in many places. Since then, the day before Diwali, a four-faced lamp is placed at the main entrance of the house in the evening and burns all night long as an offering to Lord Yamraaj. Including them in all activities not only help then understand the need of it but also make them realize the importance of working in team. I will be sharing with you all my thoughts about everything related to life. Kids learn from what we do. I have lots of interesting posts and activities about the story of Diwali including an introduction to “What is Diwali,” books, kids rangoli art, easy Indian sweets, decorating thali plates, diya craft, and all about rangoli. Diwali is a festival which is celebrated in different ways in different parts of our country.
Good post, Deepa. Diwali (in Hindi) or Deepavali (in Tamil) is the Hindu Festival of Lights. © 1996-2015 National Geographic Society, © 2015- Indeed these days kids know very less about mythology and festivals and traditions. I haven’t celebrated Diwali for 12 years now {since I moved out of home} but I have some nice memories of it…most around food! Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
October 6, 2017 This is the best way to teach children all about the wonderful Diwali traditions.Loved this.Kids are very curious and it is indeed a good practice to tell them the significance of each festival and share our religious beliefs and stories with them.
Over the centuries, Diwali has become a national festival that's also enjoyed by non-Hindu communities. The apps linked below work best if you sit with your child and explore the different activities together.
But there's one common theme no matter where people celebrate: the victory of good over evil. Lovely post. Wherever Diwali is being celebrated you will see shops, houses and public places decorated with small, earthenware, oil lamps known as diyas. Thanks for sharing! Really enjoyed reading this Deepa…and good ways to teach kids about Diwali:)You have put forth the answers in such a simple and easy way, which is great, as the kids will understand easily.thanks for explaining each point so wonderfully. Teachers often include Diwali in “Christmas Around the World” (though it has nothing to do with Christmas!) For instance, in Jainism, Diwali marks the nirvana, or spiritual awakening, of Lord Mahavira on October 15, 527 B.C. E 206, Industrial area, Phase 8 B, Mohali Phone: 0172-5211400,412
Diwali is the biggest festival of the year and the excitement around it is palpable. I will be sharing with you all my thoughts about everything related to life. We all might celebrate it differently but it is one festival which we all love. Its important that we teach our children about our culture and heritage. Will share same with my daughter.A simple yet effective way of explaining things. Buddhists in India celebrate Diwali as well.Hindus interpret the Diwali story based upon where they live.
So this is how the young wife saved her husband from death. So I completely agree with you that teaching our kids and passing on the traditions and significance of festival is important.Such lovely thoughts in teaching kids each aspect of Diwali. You are a perfect mom?You have perfectly answered all the basic questions. Celebrations are a time to feast but in a moderation. But we should use them with proper care.