Our first Diwali! Wikipedia can explain it better than I can. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali All of our Hindu friends say this is their biggest holiday. Our friends Surya and Uma threw a party to celebrate. Their home had hundreds of candles along the floor and marigolds on every surface. We had a buffet on their patio from which you could see all of the town of Mussoorie and into the valley of Dehra Dun.
Oliver had his first experience with fireworks! He loved the sparklers and the Roman Candles, but anything that BOOMED elicited major tears and looks of concern. We didn't stay too long after the fireworks started but it was so nice to be able to spend an evening with friends and share in their holiday.
As we walked home we saw several displays of fireworks in the valley from the road. The whole sky was lit up, made all the more visible because it is a new moon. Now we are home and I am hearing constant rumbles in the distance. Henry would be going crazy here. The fourth of July was never really his thing.
I will post pictures of the party soon. I forgot to pack my camera cord but the school has some desktops that can read my card. It's just a matter of timing and motivation.
But here are two things I think you will enjoy:
This is a shot of India during Diwali as taken from a NASA satellite.
And Steve Carell doing his best Adam Sandler impression and singing about Diwali (this I have had in my head all day!).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B5i6DC2BtM&feature=related
Happy Diwali!
xo
Oliver had his first experience with fireworks! He loved the sparklers and the Roman Candles, but anything that BOOMED elicited major tears and looks of concern. We didn't stay too long after the fireworks started but it was so nice to be able to spend an evening with friends and share in their holiday.
As we walked home we saw several displays of fireworks in the valley from the road. The whole sky was lit up, made all the more visible because it is a new moon. Now we are home and I am hearing constant rumbles in the distance. Henry would be going crazy here. The fourth of July was never really his thing.
I will post pictures of the party soon. I forgot to pack my camera cord but the school has some desktops that can read my card. It's just a matter of timing and motivation.
But here are two things I think you will enjoy:
This is a shot of India during Diwali as taken from a NASA satellite.
And Steve Carell doing his best Adam Sandler impression and singing about Diwali (this I have had in my head all day!).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B5i6DC2BtM&feature=related
Happy Diwali!
xo
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