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✨ Pre-order by Oct 14 • Ships Oct 26 • Festival is Nov 8
Diwali and Tihar are joyful Festivals of Lights celebrated across South Asia, filled with glowing lamps, colorful decorations, delicious food, and time with loved ones. During Nepal’s five-day Tihar celebration, special days honor crows, dogs, cows, and the bond between siblings.
The Tiny Traditions Diwali + Tihar Celebration Box brings everything your family needs to explore two beautiful South Asian festivals through stories, crafts, food, and music — celebrated in India, Nepal, and by families around the world.
Returning Tiny Traditions families: this year’s Diwali + Tihar box features new crafts and new book (yes — a brand-new book!) from our 2025 edition, offering fresh ways to explore and celebrate the same meaningful traditions together.
What’s included
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1 storybook introducing the traditions of Diwali, alongside hands-on activities inspired by both Diwali and Tihar.
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3 family-friendly crafts with supplies for 2 people to share:
- Make and decorate 2 clay diya (lamp) plates with colorful sequins — and add a diya to make them glow
- Create colorful rangoli (floor art) designs using pom-poms, inspired by traditional floor designs
- Make a paper crow craft inspired by Tihar in Nepal, using your handprints for the wings
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2 festive recipes to make together, plus paper plates and napkins
- A curated festive music playlist to bring the celebration to life
Safety & Materials
- Non-toxic supplies · Adult supervision required
- Activities designed for ages 4–9
- ⚠️ Choking hazard: small parts — not for children 3 years and under
More about Diwali and Tihar
Diwali, celebrated across India, is the Festival of Lights — honoring the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and hope over fear. Families light diyas (lamps), create rangoli (floor art) designs, share sweets, and gather in gratitude.
Tihar, celebrated in Nepal, with its own beautiful traditions — from decorating homes with lights and mandalas to honoring crows, dogs, cows, and siblings.
Together, they offer a rich celebration of light, love, and connection. This box helps kids experience these traditions in a simple, hands-on, culturally meaningful way — perfect for families who celebrate every year and for families exploring South Asian culture for the first time.
