Author Archives: Brunda Moka Dias

ShareHello Parents! Do your children know the significance of Labor Day?   Well, the first Monday in September is celebrated as Labor Day in the US.  The equivalent of this holiday in most countries is May Day.  Like May Day, Labor … Continue reading →

ShareHello Parents! Every time the 15th of August rolls around, I think of how I used to celebrate India’s independence, from the British, as a child growing up in India.  It was always a source of pleasure and pride for … Continue reading →

ShareHello Parents! Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month?  Originally started in 1973 as a week long event, it became a month-long occurrence in 1980.  Started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), … Continue reading →

ShareHello Parents! Valentine’s Day is around the corner and most children may be making or handing out valentines to their friends at school, couples may be exchanging gifts usually chocolates and flowers….so while people get ready for this holiday, I … Continue reading →

ShareHello Parents! November 24th of this month or the fourth Thursday of November is celebrated as Thanksgiving Day in the United States.  The historical Thanksgiving has its roots in US history and points to the interactions between the early settlers … Continue reading →

ShareOctober 2nd is the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and this day is observed as Gandhi Jayanti in India.  October 2nd has also been designated as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations in June 2007 at the initiative … Continue reading →

ShareHello Parents! Today is Ganesh Chaturthi, the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu God.  He is prayed to at the start of worship and the beginning of any auspicious work as he is the deity who removes obstacles and … Continue reading →

ShareHello Parents! The onset of the Hindu month of Shravana marks the beginning of the celebration of quite a few festivals.  Nag Panchami, or the festival that celebrates snakes and serpent deities is celebrated at the start of Shravana (the … Continue reading →

ShareHello Parents!  Now that most schools are closed and summer is upon us, I feel the need to blog about summer fun with the kids.  Isn’t it always a challenge as to what to do with the kids when they … Continue reading →

ShareHello Parents!  The lull in the Hindu festival season prompts me to ponder about India–particularly the pursuit of trivia about India.  The “fun facts” I list are trivia, but I for one enjoy trivia and get a kick out of … Continue reading →