The story of Holi

Religious education

In this unit pupils will investigate how Christians and Jews celebrate the natural world. They will examine case studies that to understand that there may be similarities and differences around the world. They will examine the concept of stewardship in Christianity and Jewish idea of tikkun olam.

Festivals: How do they celebrate the natural world?

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Holi is named after a {{}} who planned to harm her nephew but was burned in a fire.

What is another name for the Hindu religion?

Some festivals remember the victory of good over ...

The festival of Tu B’Shevat is a celebration of {{}} as part of creation.

At Tu B’Shevat, Jews eat many different kinds of {{}} during a special seder meal.

What does the festival of Tu B’Shevat celebrate?

What story helps Jews remember to care for the environment?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The story of Holi

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.