Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali (also known as Divali or Deepavali) is one of the largest and most important festivals of the year for Hindus. Lamps are lit to celebrate the triumph of good over evil, and families exchange gifts and cards. If you would like to learn more about Diwali you might like this page of Diwali crafts, activities and resources.
This year we made some simple Diwali cards to send to family. First we looked at some commercial cards, and talked about the images and how they relate to the Diwali story.
Then I found some printable Diwali colouring cards with a selection of lovely images. I let Harry choose his favourite and we printed it off to colour. We decorated with glitter glue and sequins, then mounted the picture onto some brightly coloured card.
If you are looking for some more Diwali crafts, then you might like these pages:
Diwali crafts round-up
How to make a salt dough diwa
How to make Rangoli using dyed rice
Large Hama bead Rangoli
Small Hama bead Rangoli
Simple Burfi sweets for Diwali
You might also enjoy these books to help introduce Diwali to young children:
Diwali (Bright Baby Touch and Feel)
Lighting a Lamp: A Divali Story (Festival Time)
Diwali (Holidays and Festivals (Heinemann Paperback))
Diwali (Celebrations)
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I've also collected together lots of fun Diwali crafts and activities on my Diwali Pinterest board:
Follow Jennifer Jain's board Diwali Crafts and Activities on Pinterest.
very colorful post! I love these rangoli designs. I learned many of the designs from my mother. They really reflect or beautiful culture. Thanks for providing them.
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