The Hoot Owls, kindergartners, and 1st graders welcomed guest experts and Saklan parents Molly and Manju to learn about Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs around the world, lasts for five days, and is celebrated on a new moon, when the nights are the darkest, in October or November. The students read the book Shubh Diwali! by Citra Soundar to better understand the festival.
The Hoot Owls learned that people who are celebrating like to light up diyas, little oil lamps, to bring light and help dispel darkness. The students had a great time making their own diyas using bright colors and gems!
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