Holi Lesson Plan for Teachers and Parents (K-3)
Holi, The Festival of Colors! Lesson Objective: Students will learn how, when, and why Indian-American families celebrate Holi, The Festival of Colors. […]
How Globalization Has Influenced Parenting Styles
I remember visiting India during my summers off from elementary school. To my parents it was “home,” but for me it was […]
Celebrating Valentine’s Day Around the World
In the United States, Valentine’s Day is typically celebrated in schools with cards, chocolates, gifts, balloons, notes and simply, spending some quality […]
Rakhi, The Knot of Protection
Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan What is Rakhi? Rakhi is the tie or knot of protection. It is a Hindu festival that celebrates […]
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, […]
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 […]