Published on Nov 30, 2020
Children's Day Gift Ideas : Children's Day or Bal Diwas (as it is known in the Hindi language) is celebrated with great enthusiasm and gaiety every year. It is celebrated on 14 November every year as a tribute to India's First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
Children's Day in India is on November 14th
Children's Day is celebrated as a tribute to Nehru. Nehru, fondly called 'Chacha Nehru' was born on November 14, 1889. He was known for his affection for kids. He also established Children's Film Society India in 1955 to create indigenous cinema exclusively for kids.
Now, who doesn’t like dressing up especially when it’s for children’s day? My little one is 3 yo and already knows what to wear and when. A cute outfit would make another perfect gift idea for children’s day.
The best gift you can give your little one is time. More than anything else children need time with family members. This children’s day take them out for a lunch date or a picnic to their favourite place.
Again here children, be it of any age cannot resist toys. Instead of buying dolls and car sets its the best to invest in learning toys. With learning toys, children get to enjoy themselves along with learning a thing or two.
If your child is inclined towards books there is nothing like it. Books will always be a child’s best friend and what’s better than gifting your little one their favourite set of books this children’s day
This is my personal favourite too. Kids never miss a chance to buy the most stylish sets of pencils/pens. You can include colours, pens or whatever stationary item you like and gift it to them.10 best gift ideas for children's day
Today with so much variety available in the market for almost everything it is very easy to choose a gift. Just like other things money banks are also available in fun shapes and a lot of sizes. Along with adoring the gift children can also learn to save a little.
Nowadays anything can be customised as per our requirements. Be it a sheet, a blanket or even a mug. Nothing excites a child more than having their own name or picture on their stuff. My little one only sleeps with the blanket that has her name on it. This is a new concept and I’m sure kids would love it.
Be it superhero figures or cute teddy bears, soft toys never lose the charm. Kids of any age would love to receive their favourite soft toy as a gift.
With new and fancy bags available nowadays it has become every child’s favourite. Most children prefer carrying their favourite cartoon character on their bag. My little one loves Disney. Buy them their favourite bag and make them happy.
Cakes and chocolates are always loved by children of all age. The same goes for cakes too. Cadbury has to be my choice personally when it comes to chocolates. A gift hamper full of chocolates and small cupcakes would delight any child I’m sure.
Nehru was extremely fond of children and considered them to be the nation’s future. Nehru also played a significant role in the long freedom struggle to get India independent. Moreover, Nehru became India’s first Prime Minister after India achieved its independence. Hence, 14th November is not only commemorated as Children’s day, it also pays a tribute to the great and eminent politician and leader who fought for India’s independence.
The occasion is celebrated throughout India with immense fun, fervor and enthusiasm. Students are encouraged to participate in various activities, such as singing, dancing, story telling, elocution, painting, art and crafts, and so on. It gives all the children of India to enjoy the freedom of childhood. Many Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) also organize programs for the poor and deprived children. These days, a number of special programs are aired on the television and radio for kids.
The answer is quite simple. Pandit Nehru saw children as the future. He believed in their innocence and their ability to choose to do the right thing.
For him, children were synonymous to innocence and he saw in them, the picture of the future. When you grow up to be what you dream of, you will be doing it well for your country too.
Your friends you play with, go to school with and meet, will all grow up and pursue their interests and dreams. It will be in all your hands to make the country and the world, a better place than it is. It was this strong belief of this man that lead to recognizing his birthday as the children’s day. It was this strong belief and affection that made children call him “Chacha Nehru”.
Children’s day is celebrated the world over. Other countries do not celebrate it as Chacha Nehru’s birthday but they recognize the spirit of children and their role in shaping the future. While the international children’s day is on 20th November and is celebrated in many parts of the world, many countries also celebrate it on June 1st.
There are other countries that still have their own recognized children’s day.
For example in Japan, children’s day is a national holiday and is celebrated on 5th May as well a separate children’s day for girls is celebrated on 3rd March.
The first children’s day in the world was celebrated by Turkey in the year 1920. In India, the first children’s day was celebrated in the year 1964, after Jawaharlal Nehru’s death.
No matter what date the children’s day is celebrated in other parts of the world, the importance and the hope in children is universal. It is you who holds the key to shape the future of the world. The first prime minister of India firmly believed that.
