Your Complete Guide To Diwali And A Few Must Haves

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Your Complete Guide To Diwali And A Few Must Haves

As a multicultural family, it can be hard to present both cultures to our children and family. There are so many aspects of our culture and it can feel impossible sometimes for couples to highlight everything that's important about it.Whether you are an expat or a multicultural family, one way you can feel connected to your culture is by celebrating important holidays you grew up with.Diwali is quickly approaching and today I want to break it down so you can teach your family about this beautiful holiday and maybe even celebrate it as well!

Diwali: The Festival Of Lights

Diwali is one of the biggest holidays celebrated in India. It's known as the Festival of Lights. This holiday is all about the victory of good over evil.There are five days of Diwali and in addition to different religious ceremonies, there are different things families do on each day.Day One: The first day of Diwali is spent cleaning your home and purchasing a lavish gold or silver item for your home. This is the prefect day to look through your home and purge anything you don't need. Think of it as your day of spring cleaning then you treat yourself with something nice.After your home is cleaned, you can decorate with rangolis! They are a beautiful design made in front of your home.Day Two: This is the day to exchange sweets with your friends and family. You used to have to stay home on this day and relax, but it's changed a bit over the years. You can also continue to make rangoli designs.Day Three: This is the day to light all of your diyas, lamps, and festive lights. Most families also attend their local churches and then go home and light fireworks to celebrate!Day Four: This is the day couples celebrate their love and give gifts to each other.Day Five: Day five is such a special day. Sisters invite their brothers to their home, make them a big meal, and pray for them.