The Festival of Colors is a celebration of love and inclusionand a beautiful event for springtime.
These elements are what brings the community together across the world.
One of the most symbolic of these celebrations is Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors.
Photo: Arushi Garg/The Snazzy Mom
This festival celebrates the arrival of spring and harvests to come, and the victory of good over evil.
Although it is traditionally a Hindu festival, Holi is celebrated across the globe and is a great equalizer.
When is Holi?
The Holi festival takes place on the last full moon day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month.
It’s a two-day event: On the first day, families get together for a sacred bonfire.
On the second day, the festival of colors is celebrated.
In 2023, Holi is on Wednesday, March 8, and begins on the night of March 7.
The celebration brings in mesmerizing hues of blues, yellows, magentas, greens, violets, and more.
Clouds of colors dancing in the wind carry the message of love, harmony, and happiness.
Kids especially enjoy playing with water balloons and jumping in colored-water kiddie pools.
(And I have more tips for celebrating Holi with kids.)
The combination of water and color powder stains clothing, so dressing accordingly is important.
Traditionally everyone wears white to Holi, so the colors stand out.
It is of utmost importance we pass on our cultural values to our children.
By celebrating Holi, we teach our kids about unity as a family.
Holi is also the perfect outward expressions of infusing hope and optimism into our homes.
Also, most of the traditional Holi colors hold some significance.
Traditional foods for Holi
Delicious food is the essence of any festival.
This was my first time making it, thanks to my mom.
We recommend celebrating it with your family.
