I love the festival of lights. It's the time of the year when we celebrate with our near and dear ones and this is an occasion which brings all of us closer. What I do not like at all and will never approve is of all night drinking and playing cards. I don't understand why can't people enjoy a festival without the consumption of liquor.
I get very excited during festivals right from childhood. This is the only time when the whole family gets together and we all exchange gifts. I remember one incident where we had gone to our relative's place and returned to find that one rocket had burnt our curtains. Thankfully the windows were closed and no damage was done to the room.
Diwali for me is all about crackers, sweets, new clothes, rangoli, kandils and the clay Diwali houses. I actively participated in making the elaborate and ornate Rangoli with my siblings. I think the kid in me is still alive and I refuse to feel all mature during festivals. This is the only time of the year when we can have unrestrained fun and not be reprimanded for acting like a kid. Lakshmi Puja forms an integral part of the Diwali function.
Diwali is an important festival for Hindus which marks Lord Ram's homecoming after defeating the demon Ravana. As kids we used to smear ourselves with sandalwood in the morning and then take a shower. Evenings were spent in lighting up the entire house with Diyas and lights and making Rangolis. We eagerly looked forward to visit our cousins during Diwali and burst crackers together. Festive time is all about spending time with our near and dear ones and soaking in the air of festivity.