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Hi friends!

Across most world religions, springtime brings holidays centering themes of birth. We can’t fully celebrate the birth of spring without acknowledging how the harshness of winter and death incubate possibilities for hope and new things.

Here are some tools to help you navigate various April-ish topics with the kids.

No one expects you to dedicate your life 24/7 to doing ALL OF THESE in one month. But maybe pick a topic below and run with it.

With you,

Ashia R.

Event Calendar

Don't try to do it all! Pick one event and build upon what you learned together next year.

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April Fools

Lying our asses off and messing with folks who have done nothing to deserve it: Our Most American of National Observances.

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Mahavir Jayanti

Where are all the kids books and resources on this major Jain holiday?

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Qingming

A death-positive festival where we light shit on fire and bring snacks to our dead ancestors as a way to acknowledge endings & celebrate the start of spring.

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Passover

A Jewish observance celebrating escape from slavery and the transition from bitter hardship to hope and joy.

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Easter

A Christian observance that focuses on hope, rebirth, and emergence from hardship through the story of their main-man J's resurrection and resistance against oppression.

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National Siblings day

Siblings - will they ever stop bickering? Probably not, but maybe this can help us negotiate a few moments of peace.

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Vaisakhi

A Sikh and Hindu observance of harvest and launching into a new beginning.

18

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Velociraptor Awareness Day

I just wanted you to know.

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Festival of Ridván Begins

The Baháʼí festival celebrating their main dude Baháʼu'lláh and the transition from hardship to hope.

21-22

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Eid al-Fitr

A Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, breaking fasts, and generosity.

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Armenian Martyr's Day

A day of remembrance for Armenians targeted by genocide, created by activists dedicated to preventing genocide in the future.

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LBGTQiAS2+ Day of Silence

A day-long silent observance acknowledging the fear and violence LGBTQiAS2+ youth face in communities who don't accept them.

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Hi, I’m Ashia, founder & Head Custodian of Infodumpery for Raising Luminaries.

I create free tool kits to help overworked caregivers ignite the next generation of leaders.

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RAISING LUMINARIES

Hi, I’m Ashia, founder & Head Custodian of Infodumpery for Raising Luminaries.

I create free tool kits to help overworked caregivers ignite the next generation of leaders.

ABOUT | MISSION | FINANCIALS | ACCOUNTABILITY

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

STAY IN TOUCH

Get free monthly email notifications when I add new resources to our Family Action Toolkits

HELP

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

SHOP

Posts may contain affiliate links and  sponsorships, which allow me to earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

AFFILIATE POLICY

PARTNERS IN CAHOOTS

TOPICS

CONTACT

Sponsor or Volunteer to contribute to this toolkit and keep it free for everybody.

Looking for book-finders: Apply here to read board books with your toddler and get a free LBT membership.

You’re welcome to share & boost this toolkit, with attribution to Raising Luminaries.

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