Diwali

Diwali is the indian festival of lights... something about Lakshmi the god of wealth being able to find her way into homes.?
Who cares what they're celebrating, whatever it is Indian's really do it in style. Dressed up to the nines (anyone know where that saying comes from?) in their gorgeous clothes, mehindi, music, singing, dancing, fireworks and the food... oh the food. Whenever I know I'm going to a festival (or even just to Gina's dad's for dinner) I don't eat lunch. We had some savoury but went hard on the sweets; I'm still waiting to crash from a sugar high lol.
The fireworks beat any I've seen. You're so close and coupled with the Indian music blaring it is quite an experience. I love fireworks but I'd really like to know what environmental impact they have.
If you're ever invited to a Diwali Mela, go.