Written by Kanak Sharma, a grade 9 student
FESTIVAL – an eight-letter word that comprises numerous gifts, various delicacies, sweets, memories but most of all an essence of our rich culture. Festivals in life are like spices in food. Since it is the festive season around the corner, thought to share with you some craziest festivals of the world that you might not know about.
One minute read. Written by a grade 6 student (archived piece – first published in March 2020).
Holi is the celebration of good over evil. Like many of our festivals it also celebrates the beginning of spring and a good harvest and the end of winter.
Two minute read. Written by a grade 10 student.
Did you know it is not allowed to have a bath on Chinese New Year Day??
One minute read. Written by Aria Saxena, a grade 8 student.
Every year on January 13th we celebrate the festival of Lohri. We light a bonfire, sing songs and offer prasad to the fire
One minute read. Written by a grade 7 student.
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival – also called the Jewish Festival of Lights. It is typically celebrated in late fall or early winter.