Free printable Passover activities, Jewish lessons for Hebrew Pesach holy days

Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the highest Jewish holy days. Passover, an ancient 7-day Hebrew observance generally falls in April in the western calendar. In 2016, Passover begins at sundown Friday, April 22 and lasts till Saturday, April 30. On the Hebrew lunisolar calendar (which is based on both moon phases and solar cycles), Passover is celebrated on Nissan 15-22. Here are resources and free printable Passover activities for Jewish kids and parents to explore and celebrate Passover, or Pesach more fully. These activities can help non-Jewish families understand and experience Hebrew traditions, too.   Free printable Passover activities, Jewish lessons for Hebrew Pesach holy days | Examiner.com

Free printable Holi Festival of Colors activities, Hindu Indian crafts, lessons

Holi is the Hindu Festival of Colors and is celebrated on March 24 in 2016. People in Indian celebrate by tossing colored powder or spraying each other with colored liquid. Holi iscelebrated on the full moon, called Phalgun Purnima or Pooranmash. Holi begins with the Holika Dahan--ceremonial bonfires which purge evil spirits, which are lit one day before Holi. Holi comes in the Hindu calendar month of Phalgun. Holi falls in late March to early April in the western calendar. Here are free printable Holi Indian crafts, greeting cards and lessons to help kids understand the Indian Holi Festival of Colors. Teachers, use these free printable Holi activities for social studies lessons. Homeschool parents, why not explore Holi Festival of Colors with kids?   Free printable Holi Festival of Colors activities, Hindu Indian crafts, lessons | Examiner.com