Diwali Party Ideas at Home: Games, Food, Decor and a Kids’ Craft Corner
The short answer: A Diwali party at home is all about light, food and family. Light up your entrance with diyas and a rangoli, serve a vegetarian spread (some families are strictly vegetarian on Diwali) with plenty of mithai (Indian sweets), set up a craft corner for the kids, and plan a few games like […]
Going to a Diwali Party? What to Wear, What to Bring and What to Say
Whether it’s your first Diwali party or your tenth: what to wear (Indian outfits or not), what to bring as a hostess gift, what to say, and what to expect.
Diwali Gifts for Kids: The Best Gifts by Age, from Toddlers to Teens and Adults
The best Diwali gifts for kids, by age: rangoli kits, giant floor puzzles, puja kits and mirror art for toddlers to teens, plus picks for grown-ups.
Holi Activities for Kids: 5 Simple Ways to Celebrate Holi Without Color Powder
Whether you’re a parent planning something meaningful at home, or a teacher organizing a classroom celebration, there are so many joyful, educational, and creative ways to introduce children to Holi.
HOLI 101: What Is Holi? Traditions, Stories, and the Meaning Behind the Festival of Colors
What Is Holi? Holi is a Hindu spring festival celebrated across India and around the world. It is often called the Festival of Colors because people gather to throw vibrant Holi color powder (gulal) in the air and on each other. But Holi is more than color. Holi celebrates: And if you’ve ever wondered, “Why […]
Indian Flag DIY Craft using – TicTacs
As a mom of a craft-loving 6-year-old, I love creating DIY things from items on hand to get my son in the mood of a holiday or celebration. To commemorate Indian Independence Day on August 15th, explain the journey of India and how it attained freedom from British rule, we did a craft. I decided […]
Sundial Craft for Makar Sankranti
Several Harvest festivals are celebrated across India between January 13th – January 16th. Lohri, Magh Bihu, Sankranth, Sankranti, Makar Sankranti, Uttrayan, Pongal, are some of the celebrations observed during this time. All these festivals honor the Sun and the harvesting of the crops. This time marks the transition of the Sun from the southern hemisphere […]
Introduce Lohri with a Bonfire Craft
Lohri is a popular winter Punjabi folk festival celebrated primarily in Northern India. It is believed by many that the festival marks the passing of the winter solstice. Lohri marks the end of winter, and is a traditional welcome of longer days. It celebrates the harvest and the abundance that this time of year brings […]
Diwali Classroom activity ideas
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights is on Monday, October 24th. After the last few years, our school is back to normal making it the perfect time to visit my children’s classroom. Since most classes or periods are 40 minutes to 1 hour long we have created a lesson plan to make the […]
Ganesha Chaturthi – Ganesha Mosaic Art Activity
Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated/observed on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 this year. This is the Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Ganesha. His life represents prosperity, wisdom, and good fortune. We have put together a craft for children ages 1-6. This is a great way to get creative with kids while learning about the festival. […]