text/x-generic wp-config-sample.php ( PHP script, ASCII text ) Diwali Archives - Kid World Citizen https://kidworldcitizen.org/tag/diwali/ Activities that help young minds go global Tue, 06 Nov 2018 13:18:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 35069473 How to Celebrate Diwali with Kids https://kidworldcitizen.org/how-to-celebrate-diwali-with-kids/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/how-to-celebrate-diwali-with-kids/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2018 19:23:06 +0000 https://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=11031 Diwali is a 5 day fall festival beginning on the 15th day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartika (Ashwin). Diwali is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world! The festival, which coincides with the Hindu New Year, celebrates both new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light...

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Teach Kids the Story of Diwali https://kidworldcitizen.org/teach-kids-the-story-of-diwali/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/teach-kids-the-story-of-diwali/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:24:27 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=8404 Diwali is the Festival of Lights celebrated in India. 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. Teachers often include Diwali in “Christmas Around the World” (though it has nothing to do with...

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New Book about Diwali for Kids https://kidworldcitizen.org/new-book-diwali-kids/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/new-book-diwali-kids/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:13:12 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=5255 Many elementary school are interested in teaching different religious holidays to their students, but struggle with easy lessons that are age-appropriate while demonstrating varying perspectives. One way I’ve used to reach kids and expose them to world cultures and religions is to read quality children’s books, especially written by authors from the world culture that...

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Diwali Rangoli Art from India: Chalk + Colored Sand https://kidworldcitizen.org/kids-rangoli-art-for-diwali-chalk-colored-sand/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/kids-rangoli-art-for-diwali-chalk-colored-sand/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:32:17 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=3114 Have you ever seen the decorative floor art called rangoli? Rangoli art from India, is a folk art used during Hindu festivals to bring good luck and welcome the Hindu deities. The artwork is both a religious and cultural symbol, and is found in all homes regardless of income. The details in rangoli decorations can include...

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Try these Easy “Doodh Peda:” Indian Sweets for Diwali https://kidworldcitizen.org/try-these-easy-doodh-peda-indian-sweets-for-diwali/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/try-these-easy-doodh-peda-indian-sweets-for-diwali/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:52:38 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=3106 We are so lucky to have an amazing public library system where we live, with lots of interactive and educational programs for children. This week we attended an event to learn more about Diwali, the Festival of Lights in India that celebrates the triumph of good over evil.  One of the activities that drew the...

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Decorate Thali (Plates) for a Simple Diwali Craft https://kidworldcitizen.org/decorate-thali-plates-for-diwali/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/decorate-thali-plates-for-diwali/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:43:20 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=731 Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a Hindu fall festival that usually takes place in October or November. Families gather to celebrate hope and happiness and share delicious foods with loved ones. Here is a simple thali craft that kids can make for Diwali! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Using sticky jewels,...

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Make a Diya for Diwali https://kidworldcitizen.org/make-a-diya-for-diwali/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/make-a-diya-for-diwali/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:44:04 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=651 With minimal supplies and a bit of creativity, kids can create their own diya: a small lamp used in Diwali. Multicultural art with a lesson on the featured culture helps kids to gain a global perspective. Learn about this holiday in India, and then make this simple art project. Diwali is a 5 day festival...

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What is Rangoli? Floor Folk Art from India https://kidworldcitizen.org/rangoli-floor-folk-art-from-india/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/rangoli-floor-folk-art-from-india/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:17:32 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=630 You may have heard the term, and wondered “What is Rangoli?” Rangoli is a decorative folk art from India that is created on the ground in front of entrances to homes, inside the homes, or in courtyards during celebrations to bring good luck and welcome Hindu gods and goddesses. The art is both a religious...

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What is Diwali? The Festival of Lights! https://kidworldcitizen.org/diwali-the-festival-of-lights/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/diwali-the-festival-of-lights/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:07:16 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=173 If you live where there is a large Indian population, or you have Indian friends, you might have heard of the largest of all Indian celebrations called “Diwali” (pronounced di-VAL-ee). What is Diwali? Diwali is a 5 day fall festival beginning on the 15th day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartika (Ashwin). By the...

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