Reading
Holi is known as the festival of colors and is celebrated with joy, music, family, and community. It is linked with spring and with stories of devotion and the victory of good over harmful pride.
The colors of Holi remind us that life is richer when people come together. It is also a time to renew friendships and let go of small conflicts.
For children, Holi can teach joyful community: celebrate, include others, and begin again with a cheerful heart.
Vocabulary
- Holi
- color
- spring
- renewal
- community
Discussion Questions
- Why do festivals bring people together?
- What can colors symbolize?
- How can we include someone who feels left out?
Leadership Takeaway
Joyful Community: Each student names one color and one value it can represent.