This video is answering the question of what happens during The Diwali festival.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
During Diwali, people clean their homes, decorate with lights and patterns, have special prayers, and celebrate with delicious food and fireworks. It is a time for family, celebrations, and showing love to each other.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Help your child clean their room and prepare decorations with lights for the Diwali festival. - Teach your child how to create rangoli patterns and decorate their arms with henna, just like the women in the video. - Bake delicious treats together that can be enjoyed during the main celebrations. - Have a family gathering and perform Lakshimi Pooja, followed by a beautiful party and fireworks.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Diwali Discovery GAME INSTRUCTIONS: Take turns with your child to act out each day of the Diwali festival. Clean and decorate the house like Day 1, create rangoli patterns like Day 2, have a family prayer and feast like Day 3, celebrate each other like Day 4, and show love to siblings like Day 5. Enjoy the festivities together!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Diwali teaches us the importance of family, traditions, and celebrations. It reminds us to appreciate our loved ones and the bonds we share."