Happy Diwali 2011 everyone. It is Diwali time again and Diwali wishes should be cramming your inbox. The wonderful thing about Diwali celebrations is that even the strangers whom you meet on your shopping trips will wish you a ‘Happy Diwali’.

Diwali holidays are the best time to prepare for Diwali celebrations. You can plan and make a list of the items you will need for the decorations, celebrations (firecrackers and lights) and of course the ever important list of Diwali gift ideas.

Diwali gifts are a mix of trend and tradition and every year you will see some new variations in the market place. The gifts have to be selected in keeping with the theme of Diwali in mind. Also important is the taste of the person you are gifting to (this depends on how well you know them).

Decorative gifts are the most popular gift items in the Diwali season.  From small shops to big malls, every place is stocked with interesting, creative and trendy gift ideas for you to choose from.

Here are some popular and evergreen decorative gift ideas that you can use this Diwali 2011:

Decorative Lamps:

Traditional clay hanging lamps are the perfect gift for your loved ones. These days these lamps are painted in bright Diwali colors such as red, orange, yellow, golden, and decorated with glass, laces and glitter. The lamps are made from fiber, paper, metal, brass and even paper. They can instantly add a festive look to your room even during the daytime.

Diyas:

The tradition of using diyas on Diwali can be traced back to 2700BC. People from all over the world have been using diyas as a form of lighting on celebrations. Although modern lighting options such as an electric string of lights, electric lamps, candles etc. are easier to use, the special charm of decorative diyas cannot be ignored while celebrating Diwali.

You can even buy plain clay diyas from the market and use the time during the Diwali holidays to decorate them with paints and beads, and add your own special touch to convey your Diwali wishes.

Happy Diwali 2011 everyone. Enjoy Diwali the Festival of Lights!

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Diwali is a very important festival in India and it is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The shops, stores, homes and businesses are all decked out in beautiful lights. Firecrackers light up the night sky in a colorful spectrum of bright lights. As the festival approaches, Diwali wishes will start coming your way in the form of gifts, cards, emails, SMS’s and hopefully you will reciprocate in kind.

Conveying Diwali wishes with Diwali gift ideas for your loved ones is one of the most popular pastimes. The advent of the Internet has made it possible for you to even order gifts from overseas.  You can either order them from sites that will then send it through via couriers.

Diwali holidays are almost here and already you will notice that the shops are all stocked up with interesting accessories and the latest fashions in clothes and gifts. Plus, the seasonal offers and specials that let you know that the Diwali sales are now on. It is also an indication that you should start preparing for the Diwali celebrations.

Here are some simple Diwali gift ideas which you can use this Diwali to gift your near and dear ones. Gift ideas can vary depending on the type of person such as corporate, personal or even promotional Diwali gifts.

Personal Diwali gift ideas: Personal gifts for close family and friends should suit the individual’s nature. If you are looking for gifts for the whole family then sweets, dry fruits, firecrackers, Diwali lanterns, diyas and candles will be the ideal choices. You can buy plain gift packs, diyas, firecrackers etc. from the market and decorate them with bright laces and bows to make attractive packages.

For individual gifts then gold and silver ornaments, personalised photo frames and utility items make for the better choice.

Corporate gifts: When you are gifting a large number of people in your office, it is best that you order items, which can be used by everybody. Sweet packets are the most popular choice during this time, as the sweet delights will appease everybody. Corporate gift packs are available in the market that you can order from various shops. Corporate gifts also include dry fruit packs, chocolates, coffee mugs etc.

Promotion Diwali gifts: These kinds of gifts are usually given out for a new product launch or to the existing customers or sometimes as a package when purchasing new items. For example as part of a Diwali promotion some mattress company’s gift pillow cases, TV brands offer free STB connections etc. Other common gift items include bags, purses, cars, cash prizes and even cash back offers.

Diwali holidays is just around the corner and it’s time to get your shopping bags out again and loosen your purse strings to shop for the wonderful gifts for your family, friends and co-workers. Diwali gift ideas include lights (diyas, candles, electric, lanterns etc.) sweets, new clothes for everybody, jewellery, firecrackers and diwali wishes.

The custom of exchanging gifts during Diwali is centuries old. The gifts at Diwali come with the wishes of happiness and a general wellbeing for the person, family, business that are receiving them.

The gifts of Diwali include sweets, chocolates, dry fruits, customized gift packs, perfumes, jewelry etc.

The actual shopping plans for Diwali 2011 starts a long time before the festival usually arrives.

Diwali comes after the nav-ratrirs and Dusherra (the day Lord Rama killed the evil king Ravana) hence the atmosphere is very festive around the days of Diwali.

In many cultures, the wedding season starts after Diwali and hence you can also include the shopping for the weddings you’ve been invited to.

The stalls stocking the Diwali diyas and firecrackers come out only a few days before Diwali therefore you can leave shopping for that part of the festival until the last three or four days before Diwali.  However, we suggest that you start looking for other items such as clothes, jewelry and gifts as soon as the festival season starts.

Traditional clothes are the most popular and preferred for Diwali. Saris, suits and lehenga cholis (traditional long skirts and tops) are the most popular items in demand. You will see most shops displaying and advertising the latest designs and trends in traditional wear.  Most of the major stores and name brands offer great discounts as well as buyer incentives for the festive season.

Wearing jewelry on Diwali is customary. New trends in gold and silver jewelry designs abound and encourage most shoppers as this is the best time to shop for new ornaments during the days of Diwali.

Be sure not to forget the gifts you’ve made note of in your shopping list for Diwali 2011. Gifts require a great deal of consideration.  The amount of thought you put into your Diwali gift ideas shows how much you care. You can also try to make the gifts yourself and add a special touch to them. Lanterns, paintings, embroidered cloths or cushions, crafts etc. make excellent personal gift items. You can also order personalised gift items to be gifted in the office or club.