DIY Rakhi: Gift A Bear Band, Show Your Love

You'll need:

Instructions:

Had fun making the teddy band? Let your imagination run wild.

Go ahead and make a band in any shape you like—a flower, a rabbit, an ice cream!

Note to parents:

• If this craft idea is too complicated for your child, simply have your child cut out two circles and put a sticker on one of them.
• You can also stick beads or buttons on circles to make these bands.

Did You Know?

Raksha means protection and Bandhan means bond. Traditionally, the sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist and prays for his long life, and in return, the brother gives her gifts and promises to protect her. Today, Raksha Bandhan has become more than a celebration of the sibling bond. You can tie a rakhi on anyone you love and respect—sisters, brothers, cousins, uncles, aunts or friends! So, it's not uncommon to hear someone talk about their rakhi brother. Stumped? It just means that this brother is not related by blood. He is a friend who has become a brother by accepting a rakhi. Such is the power of this thread that binds everyone!