Diwali

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By Jenni Tavener — Early Years teacher and writer

Enjoy the colour and excitement of the Festival of Lights with these bright and fun activities.

Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists in India and all around the world during October or November each year. It is an exciting and colourful holiday lasting from three to five days. People celebrate Diwali in diverse ways that usually involve decorating homes, businesses and streets with lamps, visiting family and sharing celebratory meals.

Home sweet home

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

During the festival period, friends and family often send Diwali greetings to each other, and children have time off school to join in the preparations and celebrations. Homes are scrubbed, swept, polished and cleaned to welcome in the new year.