Answer:
Diwali is one of my favourite celebrations
that my family take part in. Coming
from a mixed heritage, my parents have
always ensured that we celebrate both
English and Indian festivals which not
only means that we receive double the
amount of presents but also feel a sense
of belonging to both cultures. Diwali is
also known as the festival of lights as it
is traditional to light up your house with
an impressive array of candles and small
clay oil lamps to symbolise the triumph
of good over evil. As a family we spend
most of the day preparing the house by
cleaning and decorating it before the
evening party begins. The evening party
is a welcomed excuse for family and
friends to come together, enjoy a varied
and plentiful selection of flavoursome
Indian dishes and dance the night away.
The house becomes a beacon of light
and merriment full of laughter, music and
fireworks that mark the celebration that
usually falls between Halloween and Guy
Fawkes Night.
hope this helps!