Layla, a young Buddhist girl, had recently migrated to America from Sri Lanka. She was excited about celebrating Vesak with her new friends.

Her friends Emily and Jack were intrigued about Vesak, a festival they had never heard of before. Layla was eager to teach them about her traditions.

As they sat in the living room, Layla began explaining Vesak. 'It's a special day for Buddhists. We celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.'

Emily asked, 'What do you do on Vesak?' Layla replied, 'We meditate, make lanterns, and share stories about Buddha's teachings.'

Layla led Emily and Jack to the garden. 'These are Vesak lanterns. Each color represents a different part of Buddha's life.'

Jack, fascinated, said, 'Can we make one?' Layla smiled, 'Of course! That's part of the celebration, sharing our traditions.'

The children gathered around a table filled with colored paper and glue. Together, they began crafting a lantern, each contributing a piece.

As they worked, Layla shared stories about Buddha's teachings. The garden echoed with laughter and enlightenment.

Once the lantern was finished, they released it into the night sky. It joined the others, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.

Watching the lantern ascend, Emily said, 'This is beautiful, Layla. Thank you for sharing Vesak with us.'

They sat in silence for a while, absorbing the beauty and tranquility. Jack whispered, 'I think I understand why you love Vesak, Layla.'

Layla replied with a smile, 'Vesak is about sharing love and peace. I'm glad I could celebrate it with you.'