Diwali 2024: 5 cracker-free ways to make Diwali
more fun
Diwali for long time was synonymous with bursting crackers, which brings an adrenaline rush as you light them with friends and run away.
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But the day after Diwali, the city chokes on air pollution. It became vital to celebrate Diwali safely without crackers. Here are some cracker-free activities for Diwali 2024.
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Rangoli making competition:
This channels cracker bursting's competitive spirit in a healthy way. It's creative and safer for kids.
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Play dumbcharades and Antakshari:
Don't evoke nostalgia by bursting crackers. Instead, get together with friends and family, with traditional sweets like Laddus, and play the old-school games for a hilarious laugh.
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Prepare sweets together:
Get together as family and help in making the delicious homemade sweets. Personalise by adding your favourite stuffings in sweets like Gujiya.
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Home puppet show:
Young kids, and even adults would love a puppet show. It's fairly easy to create a makeshift stage and simple puppets with socks. Narrate the story of Diwali to entertain kids.
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Float lanters and light candles:
Light up your homes and skies with diyas and lanters. From innovative lights and diyas to decorate home to pushing the lantern upwards is a wholesome experience for friends and family.