RE -CONNECTIONS
Marnie McKnight-Favell, RE Coordinator
This Sunday, November 3, our children will be learning about Diwali.
Diwali is the largest holiday of the year in India, and is celebrated as a religious holiday by Hindus, as well as being celebrated by Sikhs, Jains, and many Buddhists. Diwali is also a cultural holiday throughout India, and millions of people light up their homes on this special holiday.
Diwali gets its name from deepavali, rows of diyas (lamps), which light the path and also symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
Kids will have an opportunity to talk about this symbolism, and everyone will be able to make their own diya.
Please RSVP so that we can plan for the classroom materials! mcfavell@uupok.org
See you soon!
With kindness,
Marnie
RE Coordinator
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie
67 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Office Hours (September - June):
Monday, Tuesday 1-4 PM Eastern
Thursday 10-2
Sundays 9-2
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RSVPs are always welcome to: mcfavell@uupok.org.