There is no caste creed community or country for celebrating Diwali. Eating sweets and bursting crackers have no barriers. There are Muslim communities whose kids burst crackers and enjoy Diwali.
Crackers are used for all kinds of occasions. especially poojas and marriages. Even for some festivals and celebrations crackers are used to create Hungama. Celebrating victory is also done with crackers.
Diwali celebrations has become such that popular U.S. tourist spots like Disneyland and New York’s Times Square get painted in vibrant Indian colours and banners that read: Happy Diwali.
The White House has been celebrating the festival for many years. After all, there are 3.1 million Indian-Americans living in the United States.
It’s easy to celebrate Diwali with a wide-ranging group of people, and it has become a point of pride for many Indian Americans to share their culture. Commonly referred to as “Indian Christmas,” this Hindu New Year is a great opportunity to spread awareness about Diwali traditions while connecting diverse cultures and religions right here in the United States.
Whether you have a connection to the culture or not, it’s fun to celebrate Diwali. Another great way to share Diwali tradition is with an authentic “puja potluck” complete with tikka, curry, biryani, roti, poori, paneer, and plenty of desserts.
The Marwadi community start Diwali with Dhanteras. That is the financial year they prefer and celebrate Diwali at their business houses.
For something more low-key, you can simply share traditional Indian sweets and Chai tea.
