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.
Rangoli: The Story, Lesser-Known Traditions, Diwali, and Easy Rangoli Ideas for Kids
What is rangoli and why is it made for Diwali? The story behind it, lesser-known facts, regional styles from kolam to alpana, and easy indoor rangoli ideas for kids.
Diwali 2026 for Kids: What It Is, When It Is & How to Celebrate as a Family
Diwali 2026 is Sunday, November 8. A founder-mom’s guide to the five days of Diwali, the stories behind the lights, and easy ways to celebrate at home with kids.
5 tips on Hosting a Diwali Party
Diwali is a time to celebrate with family and friends. On Diwali day, families wear their finest new clothes, illuminate their homes with lights, eat elaborate meals, and perform religious rituals. This year, Diwali is on October 24, 2022. This is the first year where we are re-emerging from the pandemic and planning celebrations. If you are […]
Navratri
The beats of dandiyas, the sounds of the conches at Durga Puja, the beautifully decorated Golu’s and music filled Mata Chowki’s. These are some of the sights and sounds of Navratri across India. What is Navratri? Navratri comes twice a year, in the Spring time and the Fall time. We are approaching Sharada Navratri- which […]
Rangoli
What is Rangoli? Rangoli is an art form originating in India. It is a type of decoration drawn on the ground or sidewalk in front of a home. Rangoli is thought to bring good luck, prosperity on the house and the family, and to welcome guest. Rangoli has a purpose to “enlighten” or welcome Hindu […]
Rakshabandan
August kicks off the Hindu holiday season. It also brings a favorite celebration of mine. Rakshabandhan – is the celebration of the relationship between a brother-sister, sibling love, or a relationship that is like a sibling. Raksha means protection and Bandhan means a bond. It is primarily celebrated by individuals of the Hindu religion. Rakshabandan […]