Diwali, the festival of lights and firecrackers, is a perfect occasion to revive
personal relationships and social ties. Indians all over the world celebrate
this festival with great enthusiasm. The festivities associated with this
festival encourage people to socialize and interact with each other. Such
reunions are popularly called 'Diwali Milan'. The series of ceremonious
occasions that Diwali brings with itself gives an opportunity to the people to
pay visits to their relatives, friends, neighbors and business associates and
exchange sweets and gifts with them. Go through the following lines to know more
about Diwali Milan.
Diwali Milan is a significant affair, as it is the time when younger people
express respect to the elder one and the latter shower blessings upon the
former. A special friendly and pleasant atmosphere is created all around, where
every one is busy greeting, wishing and exchanging gifts with one another. The 'Grihalakshmi'
(leading woman of a family) prepares lots of snacks and sweets at home,
especially for serving on Diwali Milan gatherings. The women share these snacks
and sweets with their guests as well as their families. Thus, people cherish the
sweet memories of this festival by sweetening each other's mouth with
mouthwatering variety of eatables.
Till some time back, Diwali Milan was just the formal affair of paying a visit
to the acquaintances' home and exchange gifts and sweets with them. As the time
has changed and so has the trend, Diwali Milan has now taken the shape of a
party, rather than just being a family get together. Enthralling parties are
arranged by people, just a weekend before the festival, a few days prior to it
or on the day itself (in some cases). Party halls are booked several days before
the event. On the other extent, if it is a traditional family get together, then
the host(s) would arrange a lavish dinner for the guests.
If you are planning to arrange a Diwali Milan for your close friends, relatives
and business associates, then consider spending for the occasion wisely. In case
you are planning to organize a lunch or dinner, then plan it beforehand. Be sure
to select the food and beverages according to the general taste and preferences
of the guests. Include one or two varieties of sweets in your menu. You may
arrange some Diwali party games for the guests. Since Diwali is known for the
game of playing cards, you may arrange it on the occasion, but be sure not to
involve the bet of money in the game. At the end of the get together/party, you
may present favors to your guests, such as, dinner set, table cloth, timepiece,
photo frame, gift baskets, sweets etc.
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