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Diwali, or Deepavali is the Festival of Lights, is one of the major festivals and is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists all around the world. It is mainly celebrated by the lighting of candles, lanterns and diyas, as well as letting off fireworks. It is also a time for family and friends to get together with feasting and giving gifts.
It is celebrated between mid-October and mid-November and the festivities last for five days.
Diwali Craft Activities For Kids
Fun Diwali craft ideas including diya lanterns, elephants and rangoli themed crafts that are easy and fun for children to make for Diwali.
Colouring pictures of diya lamps and candles for Diwali.
Free printable colouring pages of rangolis to colour or collage with rice or sand.
A free printable Diwali-themed wordsearch
How To Make A Simple Paper Lantern
These simple paper lanterns are a fun, quick craft to make with kids, and they are perfect for Christmas, Chinese New Year, Halloween as well as Diwali.
Paper Lantern Printable Template
A free printable PDF template to print off and decorate with pencils, pens, paint or whatever you like!
More colouring pictures