Family

The family is formed when people live together by ties of blood, marriage or adaptation.

Types of Family

1. Nuclear Family

  • When a family has few members including the adults with their children.
  • No other member is a part.

Science Class 2 Family and Festivals Nuclear Family

2. Joint Family

  • Also known as joint family
  • Consist of more generations of cousins, grandparents, etc.

Science Class 2 Family and Festivals Joint Family

Why is Family Important?

  • IT gives protection, love, blessings.
  • Helps to build confidence
  • Gives a sense of belongingness.

What Does a Family Do?

  • Celebrate festivals together
  • Love each other
  • Share responsibilities.

Festivals

  • An occasion to celebrate for a reason.
  • Are related to religious beliefs, history, etc.
  • Gives love, fun, enjoyment.

National Festivals

1. Independence Day

  • Celebrated on 15th each year.
  • India got independence in 1947
  • Prime minister hoists the national flag at the red fort in Delhi.

Science Class 2 Family and Festivals Independence Day

2. Republic Day

  • Celebrated on 26th January
  • Whole India celebrates this festival

Science Class 2 Family and Festivals Republic Day

3. Gandhi Jayanti

  • Celebrated on 2nd October
  • In remembrance of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’s birthday.
  • He was the “Father of the Nation".

Science Class 2 Family and Festivals Gandhi Jayanti

Religious Festivals

1. Diwali

  • Considered as the festival of lights
  • Celebrated when Lord Rama came back from 14 years of exile
  • Houses and market is decorated
  • People exchange sweets
  • Lakshmi is being worshipped

Science Class 2 Family and Festivals Diwali

2. Holi

  • Known as a festival of colors
  • Generally comes in February or march
  • Victory over evil is celebrated

Science Class 2 Family and Festivals Holi

3. Raksha Bandhan

  • Brother gets tied rakhi from sister.
  • Brother in return gives gifts to the sister.

Science Class 2 Family and Festivals Raksha Bandhan

4. Christmas

  • Christmas is celebrated on 25th of December.
  • Marked as a birth of Jesus
  • Santa distributes gifts, chocolates.
  • Christmas tree is decorated.

Science Class 2 Family and Festivals Christmas

5. Onam

  • Festival of Kerala
  • Celebrated because King Mahabali returned back.

Science Class 2 Family and Festivals Onam

Recap

  • A family is formed when people live together by ties of blood, marriage or adaptation.
  • Nuclear and joint families exist
  • The family is important for love, care, confidence, etc.
  • Festivals are a symbol of happiness, joy.
  • Festivals have social value, religious value and historical value.