October 20, 2022
Many preparations go into the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which starts Monday.
There’s cleaning and decorating the house, buying new clothes, visiting friends and family — and of course preparing and sharing food. And although the foods associated with Diwali vary from culture to culture, one central theme is snacks and sweets.
The holiday honors the goddess Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity. It celebrates light over darkness, new beginnings, and the triumph of good over evil.
Source: 'Where the goodies are great': Sweets lovers welcome Diwali