Celebrating Festivals in School: Learning Beyond Books

Ever noticed how a classroom lights up when there’s a festival around the corner?
All of a sudden, there is enthusiasm, music, decorations, colors, and all those changes to the ordinary. But it’s not all just about having fun. At The Manthan School, Noida, we feel festivals are one of the best ways to help children learn and grow, not just academically but as kind, confident, and culturally aware individuals.

Books can teach us many things, but true understanding is obtained by engaging in life experiences and that is how we learn from festivals.

Why Do We Celebrate Festivals at School?

Festivals are special days full of joy, laughter, and meaning. They help us stay connected to our own culture, values, and traditions. While celebrating at home is great, celebrating with friends and teachers at school is even more special.

In school, children relish the festival while also learning the “why” associated with it. Why do we light diyas during Diwali? What do we learn from Eid? Why do we sing patriotic songs while celebrating Independence Day? These celebrations help students understand the stories, values, and history connected with each festival.

Types of Festivals We Celebrate

There are many kinds of festivals, and each one teaches us something different.

1. National Festivals

Festivals like Independence Day and Republic Day teach children about our country, our freedom, and our heroes. These days help build love and respect for the nation. Children learn about India’s history and the importance of being a responsible citizen.

2. Religious Festivals

Festivals like Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and Guru Nanak Jayanti teach students about different religions. They are taught that every religion preaches about peace, benevolence, and harmony. This assists children to be respectful of one another and realise that we are all really just one big family.

3. Seasonal Festivals

Festivals such as Baisakhi, Pongal, or Onam are about nature and agriculture. These celebrations provide students with an understanding of how we are connected to nature as well as how people in different areas of India experience and respect the changing seasons through different festivals.

4. International Festivals

We also have celebrations for holidays like Earth Day, Halloween or International Dance Day. Participating in these events helps children learn more about the different cultures of the world while inspiring them to take care of the planet and enjoy the talents they have.

Learning Life Skills Through Celebrations

Celebrating festivals in school is more than simply wearing traditional dress or eating festive foods. It also represents an opportunity for students to develop many vital life skills.

1. Teamwork and Leadership

Planning a festival takes effort and students work as teams to decorate the school, perform, and organize. Thus, students learn how to share ideas and collaborate as a team while also taking the lead when needed.

2. Time Management and Responsibility

Students have to balance schoolwork with practice and preparation. This teaches them how to manage their time well. They also learn to take care of tasks, meet deadlines and be responsible for their roles.

3. Social and Emotional Growth

Festivals are also a way of uniting students from different classes and backgrounds. They also get to know how to listen to each other, handle small disputes and be supportive. Such experiences can make them more caring and understanding.

Values That Stay Forever

Every festival comes with its own message:

• Diwali teaches us that no matter what, good always wins over evil.
• Christmas reminds us to be generous and kindhearted.
• Holi celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and unity.
• Eid reminds us to reflect on the many things we have, be grateful and to share with others.

These are lessons that help children grow into good human beings. They begin to appreciate the little things such as their family, their school, and even their freedom to learn and play. They are taught to be more thankful and realize the need to give and not to take only.

Takeaway: Learning with Joy at The Manthan School, Noida

At The Manthan School, Noida, we don’t just celebrate festivals we celebrate learning, values and life.

Each festival provides the opportunity for students to learn something new, such as how to work together, how to lead, how to respect others, and how to enjoy and appreciate every moment. These celebrations help us raise not just smart students, but kind, thoughtful, confident human beings.

As a leading CBSE school in Sector 78 Noida, we believe that education is not just about exams, it’s more about experiences that shape the heart, mind, and soul.