Write a letter to a friend about how you celebrated last Diwali

Diwali is the festival of light and it is celebrated by millions of Indians throughout the world. Apart from celebrating the festival itself, even writing a letter to a friend about the festival and intricacies, is a different kind of thrill. It is a unique festival that begs to be captured in all its glory. This is a simple letter to a friend about how you celebrated last Diwali. The letter may be modified according to the situation and preference.  

To

ABC

C/0 XYZ

Address of ABC

Subject: Diwali celebration last year

Dear ABC,

                             It’s another day and it’s another letter from me to you. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your last letter. You surely seemed to have a wonderful time spending your vacation in a hill station. And concerning your enquiry about last Diwali, allow me to throw light on how we celebrated the occasion with our friends and family.

                                          Last year, the festival of lights, Diwali was celebrated from 17^th of October to 21^st of October, 2017 with 19^th being the main celebratory day. As every year, last year was also no exception and we celebrated the occasion with much fanfare and enthusiasm. We visited some of our friends and we too had visits from some friends.

                                        The festivities began with the Dhanteras on the 17^th of October and by then everyone in the family had managed to get back home for Diwali celebrations. The house hold was cleaned and decorated with the small festive electric lights and diyas which made an exemplary view at night. And how can we miss shopping for jewelries on Dhanteras! There were rituals and puja on 18^th i.e. Choti Diwali which was exhausting but we thoroughly enjoyed. We also bought new clothes for everyone that day.

                                          19^th was the big day! We began with offering prayers to goddess Laxmi for a good year ahead. Traditional sweets were distributed to everyone and the atmosphere was filled with music, light and off course, the wide range of fireworks on the darkest day of the month. Though, we chose to keep the fireworks to minimum keeping in mind the pollution factor. But, it was a treat to be with the children and watching them enjoy with crackers. It made me remember the days when I used to be a child and how thrilled I used to be with the very mention of fireworks. The 5^th day or Bhai Duj was another special day. My sisters offered prayer for my good health and I vowed for their well-being. We exchanged gifts, sweets, clothes and loads of banter.     

                                          

                                          The most important thing during the festivities was that it presented an opportunity for all the family members to get together and have a hearty chat. This is not always possible as one or other family member is not present due to some reason on other occasions. And maybe, that’s the main reason I love Diwali.

                                               I had a wonderful time reliving the entire festival, writing this letter. I have nothing more to add today. I would be delighted to hear about your experience of Diwali in your next letter. Keep writing. It means a lot to me.

                                                                                   Yours truly

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                                                                                    Your Address

                                                                                    

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