Diwali is the festival of lights,
a major festival for all Indians. Whether living in India or in a foreign country,
Indians remember their traditions and celebrate Diwali with the same enthusiasm and
gaiety. This time around when you indulge in fun, flavor, and feast along with
friends and relatives, give quality time to your kids so that they can carry
forward the same culture with equal pride and zest. Check out ways to celebrate Diwali with kids-
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| Celebrating Diwali with Kids |
Shopping spree with kids for Diwali
Shopping with kids is so much fun and a learning experience as well. Buy diyas, candles, statues of
Indian Gods, and decoration materials while discussing different aspects of the
festival with kids. They would come to know more about their culture and would
definitely love to get involved in the Diwali preparations.
It is ideal to prepare a list of things to buy and then visit the marketplace once or twice only given the pollution, and the seasonal virus/ health issues. Ensure to buy from local vendors to make Diwali bright for them.
However, for purchases of clothes, accessories, appliances, bedding, etc., online shopping saves lots of time and money too.
Making your own diyas and candles
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| Decorate your home with handmade diyas by kids |
Encourage kids to paint diyas and
decorate candles at home. Provide them enough craft materials and get
involved with them in the process.
Colorful Rangoli
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| Prepare rangoli with kids on Diwali |
Make a colorful rangoli with colors and/or flowers. Take ideas from your kids. In fact, ask them to join you in making Rangoli. You may also add diyas/ candles in your rangoli for further adornment.
Diwali gifts for kids
Kids deserve special gifts on
such a special festival. You can surprise them with interesting gifts or you
can let them shop for themselves.
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Clothes and toys are very common options. Go for something unique and creative that helps kids to learn/ enhance their skill such as Quilting.
Indian recipes and sweets
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| Nothing can match the flavor of Indian delicacies. |
Diwali is incomplete without
special Indian recipes and sweets. Prepare some special dishes and sweets, and include kids in food preparation. Else you may also order some of them from a reputed shop.
Diwali puja
Encourage kids to participate in
puja preparations and show them how the puja of Goddess Laxmi is carried out. Inform
them about the importance of this puja and it would be a good idea to teach kids patiently about the importance of festivals.
Diwali party
Holding a Diwali party is common.
But in your celebrations take care of ways to entertain kids so that they do
not feel left out. You can simply download some printable games like bingo, etc., to keep them happily occupied.
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Re-consider Fireworks usage
The major part of Diwali celebrations is crackers and fireworks. However, in order to protect our environment, it is better to use green crackers and be creative in celebrations. Moreover, sharing clothes/gifts/ sweets with underprivileged kids will be a noble idea that kids can learn from you.
Kids living abroad
Get connected to your kids,
whether young or adults, at the festival of Diwali. This is the time to reunite
with everyone even if it means sending greeting cards and photos to them via the internet. The best way is to go for a video chat and exchange wishes live on Diwali day.
Plan in advance what you can do on video chat with not only kids but distant relatives such as chanting mantras, and pooja at a common time, watching old videos, together, and so on.
Plan in advance what you can do on video chat with not only kids but distant relatives such as chanting mantras, and pooja at a common time, watching old videos, together, and so on.
Moreover, it is now easy to send
Diwali sweets and gifts quickly to them through a reputed online company. Therefore, choose your gift option and place the order timely.
Hope these ideas will make this Diwali more special for you and your kids. Wishing all of you a very happy and prosperous Diwali!
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