Toys and festivals are inter-related since ancient times.
Toys are used for decoration in different cultures and religions during festivals.
In some cultures toys are distributed as gifts. Santa Claus gifts children toys during Christmas.
As part of Diwali celebration in Maharashtra, model forts are made displaying images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, his soldiers and animals which are toys.
Clay images of snakes and bullocks are- sold during festivals like Bail pola and Nagpanchami.