Putting up with my city.
To the Indians, today is a big day.
Citywide folks from India have had “christmas” lights up for weeks to celebrate Diwali. They then leave them up to celbrate “Christmas”


Fireworks going off citywide. More robes and gowns around here than jeans and capri pants
Diwali is the "Festival of Lights," a five-day celebration of good over evil and light over darkness that is mainly celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists. It commemorates various events, such as the return of Lord Rama after defeating the demon king Ravana in northern India and the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura in southern India. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps
diyas
), decorating homes, sharing food and sweets, and performing prayers to deities like Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) and Ganesha (god of good luck).