Customs of Diwali: Many interesting rituals and traditions have been attached to the celebrations of Diwali. It is a five-day long festival, which is celebrated with fun and fervor. The blissful festival calls for the exchange of gifts, sweets and heartfelt wishes. Fire crackers are burst and people enjoy wearing new clothes, on the auspicious day. Although the way of …

Diwali SMS: Diwali Culture & Tradition – On the festive occasions like Durga Puja, Holi and Diwali, we often miss people who are far away. Though we can’t fly to them, we can always send our blessings and good wishes to them through advance telecommunication facilities we have. Sending a text message of SMS is the best option as it …

Nimai Forever: Shyamal was looking affectionately at Nimai from his bed. He had been in bed with typhoid for a month and Nimai had been his best companion all the time. He could hardly think of a more enchanting scene than handsome and elegant Nimai standing erect, holding his head high against the background of the shining blue sky. He …

Halloween Around The World: Halloween is a secular festival that is celebrated annually on the 31st of October and is also referred to as the “All Hollows Day” or “All Saints Day”. The festival has its roots in the Celtic beliefs of Samhain and is sometimes regarded as the Celtic New Year. It was a popular belief among the ancient …

Halloween Movies: Halloween is one of the most awaited times of the year, especially for kids. This is because the festival gives them the perfect reason to indulge in naughtiness. On top of that, they can even get away with it, since it is Halloween! Even adults love to take part in its celebrations and spend some time in fun …

Halloween to give heebie-jeebies to Delhiites: Donning horns, smeared with “zombie” make-up and wearing Dracula capes, party-loving Delhiites, at their “creepiest-best”, are all geared up for Halloween night on 31st October. Although the culture of celebrating Halloween party is “too western to succeed in Delhi“, as many restaurateurs and party organizers feel people, especially children and college-going youth, are leaving …

Halloween Party Games: Parties are synonymous with Halloween and so are the games played in these parties. If you are planning to organize a Halloween party this year, it will be great if you play some really fun games with your guests, to have a gala time and double the joyous spirit on Halloween. It will also give your guests …

Halloween Ghost Stories: Halloween is the time to spook your friends with ghoulish costumes and scary decor. It is also the time to share Halloween ghost stories and experiences that will make them gasp for breath. Recreate campfire memories by sharing true or made-up vampire and witches tales or narrating stories that will make your friend’s hair stand on neck …

The distinct Halloween humor can be an amazing way to enjoy the Celtic festival. There are jokes on every occasion, and so is true for the spirited festival of Halloween as well. In fact, Halloween humor can have many shades; it can be spooky, slapstick or attacking. People also play funny and scary tricks on each other, on this day, …

Halloween Customs And Traditions: Halloween has derived its customs from the traditional practices of the Celtic people, who lived in what is today known as United Kingdom and parts of Western Europe. They held huge celebrations near the end of the month of October, marking the end of summer season. Gradually, the celebrations spread across other parts of the world. …