Festivals
From Pongal to Thanksgiving: Exploring Global Harvest Traditions
As the leaves turn golden and November brings thoughts of gratitude and abundance, it’s a wonderful time to help students explore how people around the world give thanks for the…
Read MoreRaksha Bandhan: A Bond of Love
Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is a traditional Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. It involves sisters tying a sacred thread, or rakhi, around their brothers’…
Read MoreDiscovering Naadam: A Festival of Mongolian Culture
Naadam is a vibrant festival celebrated in Mongolia. The event showcases the rich cultural heritage of Mongolia through its three main sports: wrestling, horse racing, and archery, often called the…
Read MoreGanesha Goes Green Book Review & Activities
Lakshmi Thamizhmani’s Ganesha Goes Green is a beautiful picture book introducing young readers to the importance of environmental consciousness through the beloved Hindu deity, Ganesha. Disclosure: We received a complimentary…
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