Diwali Family Gifts

Diwali is one of the most popular Indian festivals celebrated with lots of enthusiasm in every corner of the country. Also known as Deepavali, it is the ‘Festival of Lights’ and the word ‘Deepavali’ translates into ‘row of lamps’ in Sanskrit. The festival is celebrated with mouthwatering delicacies, crackers, giving gifts to near and dear ones and the worship of Goddess Laxmi to seek her divine blessings. It is believed that the day is a victory of light over darkness or victory of good over evil powers.

In India, the celebration differs from one of part of the country to another, like in northern part of India; the day marks the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom (Ayodhya) after 14 years of exile. Hence, the people lighted thousands of diyas to celebrate his return. Therefore, the day has been named as ‘Deepavalli’, which is shortened today as ‘Diwali’. In the southern part of India, the day is marked as the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura.

Diwali Family Gifts Ideas

One of the main values nurtured in Indian children are, family values. Children are taught to respect elders and love those younger than them. The colorful festival is a celebration of these family values. Apart from the family celebrating together, the festival draws a close-knit circle, as people fly in from all parts of the world to celebrate the festival together. Thus, Diwali is an important festival, which is celebrated with the entire family. The occasion is made more delightful by gifting families and friends with hampers, diyas, gold, or silver coins, dry fruits, sweets, and others. In the days before Diwali, there is a mad scramble to buy gifts for members of the family. People get ready to shop till they drop; it is more or less like Christmas in the western countries. The festival is considered as a unique opportunity to tell the family how much you love and care for them. Here are few interesting and fabulous gifting ideas.

Diwali Gift Hampers
This can be an ideal option for the Family Diwali gift, which has something for every family member. This gift basket is packed with delicious chocolates, packs of sweets, statues of Lakshmi and Ganesh, box of almonds and also few showpieces. Instead, you can be creative and can assemble this gift basket yourself with what every member in the family likes.

Jewelry
A jewelry gift is traditional and much appreciated gift for sisters or daughters on any occasion. Depending on your budget you can go for gold, diamond, pearl or silver jewelry items like; bracelets, earrings, necklace or bangles. For men you can buy bit of jewelry too, like a classy ring or a fancy jeweled watch. Of course, the idea might be quite expensive but you should be fine if it is kept only within your immediate family.

Dry Fruits
People love to receive Dry Fruits on Diwali. The secret behind liking Dry Fruits is that they can be stored for long period of time. More over you don’t have to bother about the specific taste of the person as in the case of other gifts. Dry Fruits are relished with joy in the winter season that is approaching at the time of Diwali.

Silver Or Golden Coins
Gold coins have an image of the Goddess Laxmi engraved on them. These engraved gold coins are kept in homes to bring in ‘good luck’ and people use them especially in Diwali while worshipping Goddess Laxmi. Silver and gold coins are one of the basic things needed for a diwali pooja. These are available in innumerable varieties and trendiest of designs at the festival time. These coins are pretty popular as Diwali Gilfts.

Chocolates
If you are unable to think of any proper Diwali gift for your family, then go for a box of delicious chocolates. It is very easy to find a box of chocolates, filled with fifteen chocolates or even more depending upon the capacity and the price of the box. This is a family Diwali gift, which would definitely be loved by all the members of the family, no matter what age group.