Thanks to the members of one of our families, we are learning about Diwali - a holiday celebrated this time of year (determined by the lunar calendar) as a celebration of light, good over evil , an uplifting of spiritual darkness (according to Wikipedia). Diwali can be literally translated to "row of lights."Some of the items that one would see during this celebration have become parts of the latest Take Away Game!! Oh, you never played Take Away?! Ask your 3 or 4 year old (or a teacher); it is very fun. In the Diwali Take Away you will have a greeting card, clay pots, sweets, sparklers, containers with kumkum and tumeric (red and yellow colors, symbolizing blessings), and incense!
During this time of year, when days are ever shorter, and darkness is quicker to find us, finding an excuse to celebrate light is a blessing in itself. Thank you so for sharing this wonderful celebration!
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Dear Lisa and childrens school teachers, it was our pleasure to share diwali celebrations with school and kids during snack time.
It was a little funny to see Anishka and Nishan along with their teachers enthusiastically eating indian halwa while the other kids stared on! Halwa is indeed an acquired taste with its cardamom and saffron flavors!
Thank you for making TCS such an open and welcoming space!
Archana
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