World Festival Special

Celebrate festivals from around the world:

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! It's time to pull out the Christmas tree, hang up the ornaments, make cards, wrap gifts, hang stockings, and link your arms with your family and celebrate the spirit of Christmas. It may be sunny and hot in Australia, snowy white in Denmark or mildly cold on the streets of Kolkata, but the 25th of December is a time for fun and family and friends everywhere.

A kids special on the whys and hows of Christmas customs and celebrations. Christmas fiction for kids, e-cards, craft and art activities on the X'mas theme for children and a Christmas quiz! Merry Christmas!

Festival of Diwali

It is that time of the year when the sun becomes friendlier and there's a slight nip in the air. The festive and holiday mood that started with Navaratri will translate into a tidal wave of celebration during Deepavali (Diwali), or the Festival of Lights. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on OCtober 28, 2008, the first Amavas or moonless night after Dushera.

Festival of Eid

A kids special on Eid customs and celebrations in across the world and its popularity among children. Stories on Eid-ul-Fitr for kids, review of Premchand's eidgah, e-cards and an Eid quiz for children.

Festival of Holi

The winter leaves are making way for spring buds. Even the gods are charmed by the friendly mischief of the changing season that the festival of Holi signifies. A children's special on Holi in India and its popularity among children. Articles on Holi customs and myths, cities famous for Holi revelry, e-cards, a Holi quiz and a craft activity on making natural Holi colours.

Festival of Onam

Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala. It is time to reap the harvest, and to celebrate. Ten days of feasting, boat races, song and dance and merriment: that's what Onam is all about. It is also a time to remember the golden age of the mythical ruler of Kerala, King Mahabali, and to assure him that his people are happy. So, enjoy the Onam spirit with articles, e-cards, colouring sheet and quiz.