Free Diwali crafts and activities to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights

The theme of light triumphing over darkness is common in many religions. Hindus celebrate it in Diwali, the five-day Festival of Lights. Diwali kicks off the Hindu new year. It falls in the month of Kartika--late October to early November on the western calendar. In 2014, Diwali begins October 23. Here are free printable Diwali crafts, activities, games and recipes. Teachers, you might want to use these as social studies lessons to explore Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and world holidays.Free Diwali crafts and activities to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

 

Free Printable Rosh Hashanah Crafts

Parents and teachers, I've found a website you are going to love. Grandparents, day care providers, homeschoolers, you pay attention too. It's called The Toymaker and it is brimming over with free printable paper crafts, toys and goodies for kids. I like how it covers many world holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, Sukkot, Chanukah, Solstice, Canada Day, Purim. Plus there are the more mainline festivals.

Marilyn, the Toymakers, designs these herself. She's created an online world of charming cartoon animals and characters. She's from the United Kingdom and the designs have a whimsical Dickensian flavour.    Free Printable Paper Toys, Holiday Crafts