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Happy Diwali

Today’s is Diwali. It’s also known as Festival of the Lights, mostly because people string up lights and put candles in every window. Or so I assume. I have never been in India at this time of year, so who knows?

Never seen a Diwali like in the movies, with fireworks and decoration and people dressed up. Not to mention the food. Lots and lots and lots of Indian holiday food. I wish I could be there and see for myself.

But I got Christmas lights in the window, yes. They’ll stay up for a couple of months. People will think we are setting up for Christmas early. Very early, as Halloween isn’t even here yet. ;) LOL

Anyway, normally, today I would post my Friday flash. But I haven’t even written one yet and I am not likely to have time today. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe. The weekend will be busy, so we’ll see.

Happy Diwali

Today is Diwali. In India, Diwali is about fireworks and food, visiting neighbors and family, decoration and cleaning. Here, where I live, it is about food and the pooja. There is a fair amount of intense cleaning involved, too, but precious little decoration. There are no fireworks – fireworks are illegal here. Anyway, it is too cold outside to be standing about and setting off fireworks. If it weren’t for our parents and family, I think I would barely notice Diwali’s arrival. Which is damn sad. So here is to everyone out there . . . Happy Diwali!