Diwali Greetings

Why

Send holiday greetings for Diwali, the Hindu year-end celebration. You'll brighten someone's day with light and good wishes.

Steps

1. The end of any year is a good time to think about how the year went and to dream about how you want the next one to be. Diwali is a 5-day festival marking the end of the year for Hindu people. It is also a time to reach out to others and wish them well and success in the upcoming year.

2. Many people send Diwali cards with wishes to friends and family. To make your cards, fold white paper in interesting shapes. On the covers draw your Diwali good wishes with Crayola® Crayons. Diwali cards often have the Diwa light or a votive oil light on them.

3. To symbolize wealth and good fortune for the coming year, make the card sparkly and shiny with Crayola Glitter Glue. Dry.

4. Write your personal greetings inside the card.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Glitter Glue
  • Construction Paper

Where & When

"We received a Diwali card made of Banyan leaves with hand-painted designs. My kids made similar cards."
Chitra K., mom of 5- and 10- year-olds.

"After reading Hindu stories about sharing with the hungry, we organized a food drive and wrote cards for recipients."
Grazyna V., after-school tutor.


Interesting Info

The fifth day of Diwali is Sisters' Day. It is a time for brothers to visit their sisters and let them cook a meal for them.