Children's Day: An Ode To Pandit Nehru
Children's Day:
Childrens Day is celebrated every year on November 14, the birthday of Indias first prime minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Why Is This Day Celebrated?
Childrens Day is celebrated as a tribute to Nehru and to raise awareness about the rights and welfare of children.
First Celebration:
Childrens Day was first observed as Flower Day on November 5, 1948.
Nehru’s Birthday:
Nehru was born on November 14, 1889 and it was only in 1954 that Childrens Day was first celebrated on Nehrus birthday as he was known to be very fond of children.
Post Nehru’s Death:
After Pandit Nehrus death, the celebration of this day gained momentum to honour his legacy and his advocacy for childrens rights and education.
Significance:
The primary idea behind celebrating Childrens Day is to raise awareness about the rights, needs and welfare of children.
Nehru on Children:
Childrens Day is also a way to celebrate the innocence and joy of childhood. Nehru once said “The children of today will make the India of tomorrow.”
Celebration in India:
Many schools across the country celebrate Childrens Day with entertainment shows, holidays, and snacks and sweets for children.
How to celebrate?
Some other ways to celebrate Childrens Day include spending time with children, playing with them, and listening to them.