What diwali means to me
Turning an ordinary day into an extraordinary one is the purpose of a festival.
People, since time immemorial, enjoy group celebrations, need social events….to be with the clan, the family, and now, friends.
Diwali is a joyous reason for me for having a get together with the people that matter.
These celebrations could be held at any time of the year…but a festival makes it a theme party! Legends and myths have little meaning today, as the fun lies in interaction and participation. The little touches to a festival……..which mean the most to each of us…for some it could be the food, some -the decoration, some cherish the social visits (ya?).Each of us have our own reason why the festival is special to us…mine being in the details……lights-n-lanterns, diyas-n- decoration.
As regards the food, it is the one time I have to look beyond my regular menu of non Indian food and try to create one with a relative festive touch.
In the larger picture, the kind of festivals celebrated the world over are similar……they are varying ways of expressing love for our loved ones, for thanksgiving, for showing repentance and some others for the pure fun of enjoying the weather-like holi and the spring equinox……..to mark the advent of happy days ahead.
To get rid of the monotony of the daily grind, we need to make the special effort in the way we want to reach out…..and make some days special for the people we love.
Occasions are never special…they become so when we make them.
And have a great year ahead.
The truth is that existence wants your life to become a festival...because when you are happy, you also throw happiness all around.
Beautifully worded and a fresh and meaningful take on festivals.
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thanks!
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