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Explore Kaleidoscope Colloquiums!

A dynamic space for hands-on activities, storytelling, and cultural programming, the Kaleidoscope Colloquiums in the Kaleidoscope Room invite you to engage in crafts, games, and rotating interactive experiences inspired by global traditions. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity, these workshops will host community partners, artists, and educators who bring beliefs, faith-based and cultural storytelling to life. Families can explore a diverse collection of books and resources that encourage conversations about friendship, respect, and understanding.

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October – Kaleidoscope Colloquiums

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Apple Greeting Cards: We are celebrating Rosh Hashanah with Apple Greeting Cards!  Rosh Hashanah is the start of the Jewish Year.  It is a time of goodwill and reflection leading into a time of deep introspection and atonement culminating in Yom Kippur, the most solemn Jewish holiday.  Rosh Hashanah celebrations include candlelit ceremonies, prayer services and festive meals such as eating apples with honey.  This treat references the hope for a sweet next year.

When: September 21^st – October 4^th All Day in Kaleidoscope

Ramayana Finger Puppets:  To celebrate the Hindu holiday of Dussehra, we are making finger puppets of the individuals from the Epic of Ramayana!  Dussehra celebrates the triumph of good over evil as illustrated in the tale of Lord Rama’s victory over the evil Ravana.  This story is told in the Epic of Ramayana and tells how Sita, Lord Rama’s wife, was kidnapped by Ravana who refused to return her.  Lord Rama and his friend Hanuman rescue Sita, and this victory is celebrated yearly during the festival of Dussehra.  

When: October 1^st – 8^th  All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Identity Exploration: Lets explore identity!  Identity is all the cool things that make you you!  Identity is shaped by factors such as what you think, what you believe, what you like, where you are from and many more!  With this activity, you can fill out and color the “Who Am I?” sheets to explore some of the things that make you you!

When: October 1^st – 31^st All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Lanterns: We are making paper lanterns to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival!  This is a popular and joyous holiday observed by many cultures, primarily in East and Southwest Asian communities.  Celebrations include spending time with family, eating moon cakes, appreciating the moon and lighting paper lanterns.  

When: October 5^th – 15^th All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Paper Weaving: We are celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot by weaving paper sukkah roofs! This joyous holiday is centered around thankfulness and reflection. One of the most important parts of Sukkot is the creation of the sukkah – an outdoor hut that recalls the time when the Israelites were traveling in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt.  These structures are fun family/group building projects.  The practitioners eat, spend time and often sleep, in the sukkah.  The roofs of the sukkah are made by placing and weaving pieces of vegetation such as branches and bamboo.  

When: October 9^th – 16^th All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Chalk Rangolis: Let’s make chalk rangolis to celebrate the holiday of Diwali!  Diwali is a celebration of light triumphing over darkness and is one of the most important religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism.  Celebrations include the lighting of diya lamps, fireworks, visiting temples, feasting and creating rangolis designs. These intricate patterns are often made of colored rice, sand or flower petals and they decorate the entryways of buildings. The rangolis invite the goddess Lakshmi into the buildings to bless the inhabitants with wealth and success.

When: October 16^th – 21^st All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Paper Sun:  Let’s make a paper sun craft to celebrate the birthdays of Baha’i leaders the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh!  In the Autumn each year, the Baha’is celebrate the Birthdays of their two most important founders: the Báb who established the Faith and heralded the coming of the great Baha'i prophet (Bahá'u'lláh) and Bahá'u'lláh who spread the Faith throughout the world.  Celebrations include feasts of joy, prayers, devotional readings and social gatherings.  

When: October 17^th – 25^th All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Diya Paper Lamps: Join us in making paper diya lamps to honor the Jain celebration of Diwali.  Diwali is a festival of light triumphing over darkness and is one of the most important religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism.  For Jains, it also marks the time to honor their great teacher Lord Mahavira and his teachings of non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), and spiritual purity.  Celebrations include the offering of special sweets at temples, prayers and the lighting of diya lamps to celebrate the light of Mahavira’s holy knowledge.

When: October 22^nd – 31^st All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Papel Picado: We are making Papel Picado decorations to celebrate Día de los Muertos!  The “Day of the Dead” is an important Mexican cultural holiday that is centered around honoring deceased loved ones.  Celebrations include adding offerings to Ofrendas, dancing and playing music. Papel Picado, a popular decoration for Día de los Muertos, is a traditional folk art made by cutting elaborate designs in paper banners.  

When: October 26^th – November 2^nd All Day in Kaleidoscope

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