Diwali is the festival of lights — a five-day celebration shared by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists across the world. When a three-year-old asks 'what is Diwali?', the best answer is a small one. Say: 'It's a time when families light little lamps called diyas and welcome each other home.' Then point at a candle.
Sing a song. Make a paper diya together. Children don't need theology at three — they need a sensory memory and a kind feeling.
That's how a holiday becomes part of their internal map..
