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Bollywood

Must Watch Hindi movies from 2020

I’m sure we have all discussed, to death, what a year 2020 was. For a change I will discuss Hindi movies from 2020. While everything

March 2, 2021 No Comments

festivals

Lohri, Makarsankranti and Pongal – Books, Printables & Activities

Celebrated on the January 13th and 14th respectively and for the same reason, different states of India celebrate these auspicious day in different ways. Rejoicing

January 5, 2021 No Comments

Celebrations

Evolution of Gender Roles in Celebrations like Rakhshabandhan

Every year as the Rakhi day (Rakshabandhan) approaches, I get wistful about tying a pretty little thread around my baby brother’s wrist. I think fondly

August 7, 2020 No Comments

Celebrations

Origin Stories of the Festival of Rakshabandhan

Did you know the Origin Stories of the Festival of Rakshabandhan? During our cultural storytelling celebrating this year in our parents group, I read out

August 7, 2020 1 Comment

Activism

Thought Provoking Hindi Movies Every Mother Must Watch

We all are going through these unprecedented times, never before experienced circumstances. What are your ways of escape from this twisted reality that is this

May 12, 2020 No Comments

festivals

Christmas Celebrations in Multicultural Homes Around the World

Christmas is one of the few global celebrations that touches every home. Today we take a look at some of the different ways this occasion

December 16, 2019 7 Comments

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead and What it Means to Celebrate It

With the popularity of the Disney movie Coco, Day of the Dead has become a pretty well-known holiday. Yet, even if you have seen the

October 22, 2019 1 Comment

festivals

Sweeten the Festival of Eid al-Fitr with Cookies Around the World

The Festival of Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic year.

June 4, 2019 7 Comments

Easter

5 Simple Ways to Explore Easter Traditions With Kids

In the Christian calendar, Easter is the most sacred festival. It marks both the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and his promise of eternal

May 21, 2019 No Comments

Empowerment

This Mother’s Day Do Not Forget These Mothers

Mothers Day is coming soon… A day to celebrate mothers. A day to acknowledge their contribution in our lives. A day for mothers to bask

April 30, 2019 8 Comments

Birthdays

Would You Celebrate with a Fiver Birthday Party Theme?

My daughter turns 5 this year. As birthday milestones go, this is certainly a big one. For her and us. Any parent can attest to

April 23, 2019 9 Comments

Empowerment

Why I Choose Not To Feed My Children By Hand

Both of us might be right in our own ways but sometimes at the root of our disagreements – especially on raising children – are the conditionings and cultural cues that our upbringing and environment have ingrained into us.

March 28, 2019 16 Comments