Celebrating Festivals

Note: The actual signboard images are not visible in the OCR text, so a general guide is provided below based on common road signboards taught at Class 3 level.

Common matches (illustrative):
• Stop sign → You must stop here.
• School Ahead sign → A school is nearby; drive slowly.
• No Entry sign → You cannot enter from this side.
• Pedestrian Crossing sign → People cross the road here.
• Speed Limit sign → You must not drive faster than the number shown.

Students should look at the actual signboard pictures in their textbook and draw a line from each picture in Column A to its correct meaning in Column B.

Students are expected to draw and label three road signboards from their own observation. Below are three good examples:

1. Railway Crossing Sign – A sign showing a train engine. It means: A railway track crosses the road ahead; slow down and look both ways.

2. Hospital / First Aid Sign – A sign with a red cross or 'H'. It means: A hospital is nearby.

3. One Way Sign – An arrow pointing in one direction. It means: Traffic can move only in the direction shown by the arrow.

Students should draw neat pictures of these signs, colour them correctly, and write the label (name) below each drawing.

This is an activity-based question. Students should ask their parents or grandparents and fill in the table based on their own locality. A sample answer is given below for reference:

| Seasons | Festivals | Special food prepared |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Holi, Baisakhi, Bihu | Gujiya, Thandai, Pitha |
| Summer | Eid-ul-Fitr, Buddha Purnima | Seviyan (Sheer Khurma), Kheer |
| Monsoon | Onam, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami | Sadya (a grand feast), Panchamrit |
| Winter | Christmas, Lohri, Makar Sankranti | Plum Cake, Rewri, Til-Gur (sesame and jaggery sweets) |

Note: Answers will vary depending on the region and community of the student.

Answer (sample – students may write about their own experience):

During festivals, we wear special and colourful traditional clothes. For example:
- During Diwali, many children wear new kurta-pyjama or lehenga-choli.
- During Eid, children wear sherwani or salwar-kameez.
- During Christmas, children often wear bright red and white clothes.
- During Onam, girls wear white sarees with golden borders called *Kasavu*.

Wearing new and traditional clothes during festivals makes us feel happy and brings us closer to our culture.

Completed matching table:

| Food prepared during festivals | Name of the festival |
|---|---|
| Thekua | Chhath Puja |
| Pitha | Bihu |
| Plum Cake | Christmas |
| Gujiya | Holi |
| Sadya | Onam |
| Holige | Ugadi |
| Seviyan | Eid-ul-Fitr |

Brief explanations:
- Thekua is a sweet fried snack offered to the Sun God during Chhath Puja, celebrated mainly in Bihar and Jharkhand.
- Pitha is a rice cake prepared during Bihu, the harvest festival of Assam.
- Plum Cake is a rich fruit cake baked and shared during Christmas.
- Gujiya is a sweet dumpling filled with khoya and dry fruits, made during Holi.
- Sadya is a grand vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf during Onam in Kerala.
- Holige (also called Puran Poli) is a sweet flatbread prepared during Ugadi, the New Year festival of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- Seviyan (Sheer Khurma) is a sweet vermicelli dish prepared during Eid-ul-Fitr.

Answer:

The different modes of transport used during travel are:

1. Road transport – Bus, car, auto-rickshaw, bicycle, motorcycle.
2. Rail transport – Train, metro rail.
3. Water transport – Boat, ship, ferry.
4. Air transport – Aeroplane, helicopter.

In hilly or remote areas, people also travel on foot or use animals like horses and mules.

Answer:

We can stay safe during travels by following these rules:

1. Always wear a seatbelt in a car and a helmet on a two-wheeler.
2. Follow traffic signals – stop at red, go at green.
3. Cross the road only at a zebra crossing and look both sides before crossing.
4. Do not lean out of windows of buses or trains.
5. Keep your luggage and belongings safe and close to you.
6. Travel with a known adult and do not talk to strangers.
7. Keep emergency contact numbers handy.

Answer:

Different festivals have different special foods. Some examples are:

- Holi – Gujiya, Thandai
- Diwali – Ladoo, Barfi, Chakli
- Eid-ul-Fitr – Seviyan (Sheer Khurma), Biryani
- Christmas – Plum Cake, Cookies
- Onam – Sadya (a feast of many dishes served on a banana leaf)
- Chhath Puja – Thekua, Kheer
- Bihu – Pitha, Laru

These special foods make festivals more joyful and delicious.

Answer:

Festivals and celebrations bring us together in many ways:

1. Families reunite – People travel from far away to celebrate with their family members.
2. Neighbours share food – People exchange sweets and special dishes with neighbours.
3. Community activities – Everyone participates in prayers, dances, fairs, and processions together.
4. Forgetting differences – During festivals, people forget their differences and celebrate with love and harmony.
5. Cultural pride – Festivals help us learn about our traditions and feel proud of our culture.

Thus, festivals fill our hearts with joy and strengthen the bond of friendship and love.

Answer (sample – students may write their own feelings):

Yes, I feel very happy spending time in nature. When I go to a park, a forest, or near a river, I feel calm and peaceful. The fresh air, green trees, colourful flowers, and the sounds of birds make me feel joyful. Nature is beautiful and it teaches us to appreciate the world around us. Spending time in nature also keeps us healthy and refreshes our mind.

Answer (sample – students should write names of their own relatives):

Two relatives I have visited recently are:
1. My Nana and Nani (maternal grandparents) who live in Jaipur.
2. My Mausi (mother's sister) who lives in Delhi.

*(Students must write the actual names and relations of relatives they have visited.)*

Answer (sample – students should write their own experience):

When I visit my cousins and relatives, I spend time with them in many fun ways:
- We play games like cricket, hide-and-seek, and board games together.
- We share meals and enjoy special food cooked by our grandparents.
- We listen to stories told by our elders about our family and traditions.
- We watch movies and sing songs together.
- Sometimes we go for walks in the nearby park or market.

Spending time with relatives makes me feel loved and happy.

Answer: Chiya and Nonikaa live in a small village near the mountains (hills/Himalayas).

*(Based on the context of the chapter where the children live near hilly areas.)*

Answer: The bus went along the winding/hilly roads where the hills were covered with colourful flowers.

Answer: Rishi and his family walked to his Mama's house through a narrow mountain/hilly road.

Answer: The red flowers that bloom in spring are called Buransh (Rhododendron).

*(Buransh is the state flower of Uttarakhand and blooms in spring in the Himalayan region.)*

Answer: Lingri (or Fiddlehead fern / local leafy greens) is a kind of leafy vegetable eaten with hot rice.

*(The exact answer depends on the text; students should refer to their chapter. In many hill regions, locally grown leafy greens like Lingri are eaten with rice.)*

This is a creative drawing activity. Students should take a chart paper and draw one signboard for each place listed. Below are suggestions for each signboard:

1. School Library – Draw a picture of an open book. Write 'Library' below it. Use blue and white colours.

2. Toilet – Draw a figure of a person (boy/girl symbol). Write 'Toilet' below it. Use black and white colours.

3. Assembly – Draw children standing in rows or a star/sun symbol. Write 'Assembly Ground' below it. Use yellow and green colours.

4. Drinking Water Point – Draw a tap with water drops falling from it. Write 'Drinking Water' below it. Use blue colour for water.

5. Playground – Draw a ball or children playing. Write 'Playground' below it. Use green and red colours.

6. My Classroom – Draw a blackboard or a pencil. Write 'Class 3 – My Classroom' below it. Use orange and yellow colours.

7. Stairs – Draw steps going upward with an arrow. Write 'Stairs' or 'Staircase' below it. Use brown or grey colour.

How to explain: After drawing, students should stand up and tell the class — 'I have drawn a signboard for the ______. The picture of ______ tells us that ______ is in this direction/place.'