Srinagar, Jan. 30 -- Storytelling was once central to winter and a rich tradition in homes, for both adults and children. It was part of life in every household. During meals, family members would share anecdotes, incidents, and updates from the day. Elders, drawing on their experience, would enlighten the young ones face-to-face. This created a shared emotional space. Children would wait for their parents and grandparents at bedtime to narrate stories to them. Bedtime was truly enjoyable time for children and they waited eagerly for the night to fall. After dinner, children would gather around their elders, curious to hear from them. The Elders, too, enjoyed narrating tales, to see the joy on the children's faces. Through stories, childr...