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This year, Diwali runs November 2-6 with the actual day of Diwali falling on today, Thursday, November 4. We’ve gathered some of the best ways to teach children about the holiday and celebrate together this year.
Events in Your Area
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Diwali Crafts & Books
This year, PBS put together a list of their聽top聽聽– we love聽聽for younger children and聽Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Diwali : With Sweets, Lights, and Fireworks聽for older readers. There are plenty of crafts for children of all ages to make to celebrate the festival of light, from lanterns to candle holders. Our favorites are the,听听,听simple salt dough candleholder,听, and this聽.
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Traditionally, Diwali is a celebration filled with rich homemade foods and treats. While meals vary widely from region to region and family to family, most feasts highlight the seasonal produce available, along with plenty of Indian sweets. We recommend these聽(children and adults will love them!),听,听, and聽. Throughout the celebration, indulge in聽,听, or聽(a great last-minute choice!).
Quick, Easy & Healthy Weeknight Recipes Kids and Adults Will Love
As the seasons change, our palettes and variety of seasonal produce do as well. This week, we’ve gathered some of our favorite cold-weather recipes that the whole family will love – and all are easy enough to make on a weeknight!
– The swap from red meat to turkey makes the dish a bit lighter and healthier but is still hearty and satisfying.
聽–聽Perfectly creamy, these mashed potatoes have a bright flavor that complements anything you serve with them.
– Children will love putting together and eating this fun dish. There are also endless variations – try adding shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, or even halved Brussels sprouts!
– Great for breakfast, lunch, or a side for dinner, this salad is quick and simple to make, and is filled with nutrients and fiber. Add a light vinaigrette and a handful of nuts or fresh herbs to make a more elevated version for the adults at the table.
聽– These are a fun way to add vegetables to pizza night. Lay out a few toppings (don’t forget a good salami, a gourmet cheese, and maybe a spicy honey for adults) and let everyone in the family design their own.
– A quintessential fall recipe, this surprisingly easy recipe tastes rich and full of flavor but comes together in less than an hour.