What Diwali is
Diwali is the festival of lights. Homes are lit with diyas, families pray to Lakshmi, and boxes of sweets go to everyone you know, so sweet shops have their busiest week of the year.
What people eat
Kaju katli, besan ladoo, jalebi, gulab jamun, chakli, namak pare and big family dinners.
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