Make the Diwali 2013 Festival of Lights a very special one - not only for your family, but also for yourself. The "Festival of Sweets, Gifts, Fireworks and Firecrackers" will be very soon, so why not starting early and planning secretly ahead of the festivities for the greatest celebration of the year? Preparing early avoids the stress during holiday season. Maybe you could already think of the most suitable Diwali gifts for your family members - for your children, your husband or wife, your parents, sisters, brothers, friends and neighbours. Who are you going to invite for Diwali 2013 ? What would your guests and family like the most? A new Sari for your wife or mother? Maybe some beautiful cushions or a wall hanger? A certain toy for your kids? Silver figurines or artworks for your parents or best friends ?
Have you also thought of what you could be doing this Diwali? Any plans yet?

Here are some great ideas how you can make the most of Diwali 2013:

• Watch a funny animation movie in the cinema
• Visit the zoo with your children
• Attend a Diwali 2013 concert
• Sing songs with your children and parents
• Blast fireworks in the dark sky
• Light sparklers and make wishes for Diwali 2013
• Turn off all lamps and enjoy the Gleam of Diyas and candles in the dark
• Write Diwali Greeting Cards, sending wishes to all your relatives & friends
• Play board games with your children
• Make a long row of lights or a big OM symbol from 100 Diyas in front of your house
• Try out new Diwali recipes and dishes
• Prepare sweets like Gujia (Ghughra/Karanji/Karachika/Kajjikayi), Gulab Jamun, Jalebi or Peda
• Have a divine Diwali feast with your whole family
• Cast your own candles in star & lotus shape
• Invite all your neighbours to your house for Diwali 2013
• Create artistic Rangoli designs
• Invite a henna artist to your home
• Hire a sitar player, belly dancer or a whole dance troupe to entertain your guests