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Diwali the Festival of Lights is celebrated by 1.5 million people around the world. This beautiful Hindu holiday takes place over five days with each day having its special tradition and rituals. In the U.S. and Canada, the Diwali celebration lasts usually only one day, but the celebration is just as grand and awesome nonetheless.
In "Diwali the Festival of Lights" students learn about symbols of Diwali, diya oil candles, Hindu art, and much more. This comprehensive pack is all that's needed to get your students introduced to the Diwali holiday and Hindu culture. Lots of visuals and art activities.
As Diwali's Festival of Lights starts in November, Hanukkah's Menorah lights will be lit at the end of November, on the 21st. There are many similarities between Hanukkah and Diwali, the lights, lots of candles, family, food, games, and temple visits. It's a perfect way for kids to learn about different cultures while recognizing that we are all way more similar than different.
Maccabee! The Story of Hanukkah tells of heroic Maccabees, Jewish warriors who battled an oppressive Greek King Antiochus army which tried to destroy Jewish settlements and way of life at the end of the 3rd century in Syria.
The Maccabees victory was a miracle because it was highly unlikely that a small Jewish army would defeat a powerful European military, but it did. Hanukkah is celebrated to a miracle of Jewish warriors and the menorah oil that was only supposed to last one day but kept the golden menorah lit in the temple for eight days.
Just like Diwali, Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights. Menorah candles are a symbol of people's uprising and holy miracle from more than 3,000 years ago.
Diwali Activity Rangoli Art
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