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The blessed Eid al-Fitr has always been described as the happy Eid al-Fitr, because of its wonderful rituals that delight adults and children.
What makes it beautiful to them?
Is it true that the joy of Eid al-Fitr for a child is limited to new clothes or Eid and sweets?
Is it really one of the basic things that enter joy in the hearts of children?
Ideas close to children's hearts
Psychological assistant and counselor Amani Hamdan says that young children rejoice in the simplest details, and they are happy with moral things more than the material things that we buy for them on holidays, so she offers mothers and fathers some inexpensive tips and ideas close to the hearts of children, which can make Eid Al-Fitr special and wonderful in their eyes. .
Visiting grandparents' homes contributes to making children happy on Eid (Getty Images)
Memories of the grandparents' house
Hamdan recalls her childhood, saying to Al Jazeera Net, "The house of the grandparents, and can we forget it? How often we used to go to it on the day of Eid, rejoicing in the new clothes, and in our hand a small bag that fits with the clothes, to put in it chocolates, sweets, and Eidiya from Gedo (grandfather) and Tita (grandmother)."
She pointed out that this joy and many beautiful habits were lost years ago due to the conditions we are going through, especially after the Corona pandemic, which completely deprived children of the joy of holidays and mixing with family or going to play centers and amusement parks and visiting friends, so Eid has become just ordinary days that pass without sparkle or renew.
Specialist Amani Hamdan: Eid days can be used to teach the child new social skills (Al-Jazeera)
6 different feast ideas
Eid is more than just new clothes and gifts, and every moment of its days can be used to teach the child new social skills and bring joy to his heart in different ways. Following are the tips provided by Hamdan that parents can do to help their children feel the joy of Eid without adding financial burdens on the family. Which:
1- Helping others and learning to give
In the first place, the children should be reminded that Eid is an occasion for giving, and we do not necessarily have a lot of money to give a helping hand. Help can be provided by donating clothes to children to bring joy to their hearts when they do not have the ability to get a new piece.
If we ask our children to choose a neat piece from their closet to give to one of the children as a gift, or to choose one of their good and beautiful toys, or to draw a specific drawing and write a greeting on it, and they can allocate a small amount of “Eidiya” and buy some sweets to share with the rest of the children, this will be like A different joy and feeling for them, as Eid will be associated in the mind of the child with happiness and joy as well as giving, and these are wonderful values that he needs in the early stages of his life for his future.
Accustoming a child to giving on Eid is a wonderful value that he needs in the early stages of his life for his future (Getty Images)
2- Eidiya
Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important rituals of Eid al-Fitr for children, so they rejoice a lot when they receive it from relatives, no matter how simple. Children celebrate the holiday and are looking forward to it.
Eid remains one of the most important manifestations of children's joy on Eid and they are eagerly waiting for it (communication sites)
3- Playing and hanging out with friends
It is also possible to do small recreational activities by choosing children certain friends to play and have fun and walk with them, and allow your children to do different activities with friends outside, because this makes them await the feast with anticipation and anticipation and will improve their mood.
4- Putting a smile on the face of others
Tell your children about the meaning of Eid, what is its significance and its moral significance, and motivate them to cooperate and love others and give happiness to others on this day to make them happy.
You can take your children to visit other children to help them or give them simple gifts, they will be proud of that because they put a smile on their face on the day of Eid and help them feel grateful for the things they have.
During Eid, it is important for the family to practice some recreational activities to add fun to the children (pixels).
5- A time for children in the feast
The amusement park and games are the best places to go with your children or to a public park to enjoy the atmosphere of Eid. It is important for all family members to be together and to practice some recreational activities to add some fun to their souls away from the noise, as this atmosphere will remain a beautiful memory.
6- Decorate the house and feel the atmosphere of Eid
Contributing to the preparations for the feast and its preparations is no less joyful than the feast day, especially if the feast preparations are linked to the participation of children in it. Home activities bring great joy to them, the most important of which are decorating and exchanging congratulations on receiving the feast and blowing up balloons and distributing them throughout the house, this will give them a sense of responsibility and joy.
Amani Hamdan: Drawing a smile on children's faces is not difficult (Pixels)
The key to children's happiness
Hamdan ends her speech by saying, "Drawing a smile on children's faces is not difficult. They do not need expensive clothes and new toys to feel happy. The key to true happiness is telling our children every day that we are happy because they are our children and we feel proud in every work they do and we are always by their side." .