The celebration of festivals is established practice in nurseries. However, a limited number are widely celebrated. Among the alternatives worth considering is Vaisakhi (or Basakhi) on 13 April, especially if you live in one of those cities where there are public processions that the children may have seen.
Vaisakhi is celebrated in three religions. Originally a harvest festival in the Punjab, it is celebrated as such in Hinduism. It is also significant for Buddhists. Above all, it is a major festival for Sikhs since it was during Vaisakhi in 1699 that the foundations were laid for much of the structure of their religion. The colourful processions of Sikhs celebrating the event are the most public expression of their values in those cities where they have settled in large numbers.
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