How to Sponsor a Diwali Coloring Contest #LightupDiwali2020
Choose one Diwali Coloring Page for your contest. Announce that you or your organization is sponsoring the coloring contest. Announce the start […]
October is Hindu American Awareness & Appreciation Month
This year there was an historical bill passed in California which states that October will be Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month*. […]
Diwali Lesson Plan for Teachers (K-3rd grade)
Lesson Objective: Students will learn how, when, and why Indian-American families celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Colors. Materials/Resources (Click on each link […]
Lights, Camera, Diwali! by Amita Roy Shah
Lights, Camera, Diwali! by Amita Roy Shah teaches all children about how and why Indian-American families celebrate Diwali. The book was mentioned […]
Meet Founder, Author and Curator Amita Roy Shah
Dr. Amita Roy Shah is the founder of hybrid parenting. She started hybrid parenting to help parents invest in the cultural well-being […]
What do Hindus Believe and Practice?
Hinduism is a blend of various civilizations, races and cultures. Although, it is known as one of the major religions of the […]
Diwali, The Festival of Lights
What is Diwali? Diwali is known as the Hindu Festival of lights. It is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, […]
How is Culture Passed on from Generation to Generation?
So what is going on with the third-generation? How much of the culture are we passing on to them and are they […]
The Indian Diaspora, Celebrating Christmas, and Teachable Moments at Home
The Indian “diaspora” basically refers to Indians who have been dispersed from their country of origin (India) to other parts of the […]
Celebrating Diwali: Teaching Children How to Go From Darkness to Light (Literally & Figuratively)
As a second-generation Indian-American, I am often in conflict with how to teach my own son about cultural festivals. I want him […]