Diwali is the celebration of light over darkness. It’s a holiday with broad appeal. People throughout India and several neighboring countries observe Diwali. It’s also a popular Hindu/Indian cultural event enjoyed around the globe. Today’s post features 10 fun facts about Diwali for kids. You might also enjoy this collection of Diwali books for kids. […]
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Elizabeth Morrill takes us to the Sumpango kite festival in Guatemala where they fly giant, colorful kites in honor of All Saint’s Day. What’s that in the sky — is it a bird? is it a plane? If it’s November 1st and you happen to be in the Sacatepéquez Department of Guatemala, then it’s likely
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Sukkot is arguably the most fun of all Jewish holidays. It lasts a week, and it’s totally kid-friendly! Here are a few fun facts about Sukkot and some tips for enjoying the celebration. This year, Sukkot begins at sundown on Sunday, October 13. #1. Tomato or Tomahtoes? Sukkot (which can be pronounced with the accent
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My family is so excited to celebrate one of our favorite Chinese celebrations soon. It’s called the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節, Zhōngqiū Jié). The celebration is around the new fall moon so under the lunar calendar this year it will be on Friday, September 13, 2019. Many countries in Asia observe this festival including Taiwan, China,
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Muslims all around the world are blessed with two special days called Eid. The first one is Eid ul-Fitr and the other one is Eid Ul-Adha. Eid ul-Fitr symbolizes the conclusion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Eid ul-Adha is celebrated for commemorating the Pilgrimage of Hajj, a spiritual journey that is compulsory for all
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