By HT Lifestyle Desk
Published Oct 22, 2024

Hindustan Times
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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.

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.

Rangoli making competition:  This channels cracker bursting's competitive spirit in a healthy way. It's creative and safer for kids. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.