End October with a Celebration! Diwali and Día de los Muertos

As we close out October, we celebrate two special holidays: Diwali and Day of the Dead! Diwali is a five-day Hindu festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and the triumph of good over evil. Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday to remember and honor ancestors.

FOR KIDS: GLOWING CANDLE CRAFTS!
Decorate your house for Diwali and Day of the Dead with these crafts. Make glowing candle magnets for the Day of the Dead to light up your fridge! Celebrate the Festival of Lights by making your own Diwali candles.

FOR PARENTS: READ ALOUDS ABOUT DIWALI AND THE DAY OF THE DEAD
This year, Diwali begins on October 29th and continues through November 3rd. Teach and learn about the holiday with these books about Diwali. The Day of the Dead is on November 1st and these books will teach your family about the holiday! After reading, watch this episode of Let’s Go Luna to learn more!

FOR EDUCATORS: TEACHING ABOUT HOLIDAYS
Learning about different cultural holidays is important for students to develop understanding, respect and appreciation of diversity. By teaching about the Day of the Dead and Diwali, students will have their different cultures represented while learning about a culture that may be different from theirs.

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