Here are some books we like for helping children to understand more about Deepavali, also known as Divali. A five-day celebration, it is one of the biggest festivals in the Hindu religion and begins tomorrow. 1. The Story of Divaali, By Jatinder Verma, A lovely little book that introduces Divali to children who may be unfamiliar with […]
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Deepavali for Children
Photo: A diya (traditional clay pot filled with oil) Elisa colored in preparation for her trip to Little India to participate in Deepavali activities. The first time I went to Little India last week, I accompanied my daughter’s class so that the children could experience Deepavali firsthand. In anticipation of the field trip, the […]
Deepavali comes to Singapore
This week, we have three days off to celebrate Deepavali, or as some people call it, Diwali, an important Hindu holiday. The word Deepavali literally means, “rows of lighted lamps,” and the celebration is often referred to as the Festival of Lights. Traditionally, little clay lamps are filled with oil and lined up along buildings […]