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7 things to do this Diwali

  • <b>1. Splurge</b><br><br>Diwali is the perfect time to make yourself and your loved ones feel good, and what better than <a href="http://www.mensxp.com/buzz-on-web/news/4921-four-things-to-keep-in-mind-while-shopping-for-a-television.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shopping;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">shopping</a>. Diwali is considered a good time for shopping, hence use it as the perfect excuse to lose your restraints and splurge your money.
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    1. Splurge

    Diwali is the perfect time to make yourself and your loved ones feel good, and what better than shopping. Diwali is considered a good time for shopping, hence use it as the perfect excuse to lose your restraints and splurge your money.
  • <b>2. Give your house a makeover</b><br>This is a good time to give your house a new (read cleaner) look. If your house resembles a garbage dump, its time to pull up your <span>socks </span>and go on a major cleaning drive. In case you are one of those guys who keep their homes spick and span, you can change the decor of your house. Try giving your walls a new color, fill the house with flowers and lamps to create a festive aura around you. <br>
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    2. Give your house a makeover
    This is a good time to give your house a new (read cleaner) look. If your house resembles a garbage dump, its time to pull up your socks and go on a major cleaning drive. In case you are one of those guys who keep their homes spick and span, you can change the decor of your house. Try giving your walls a new color, fill the house with flowers and lamps to create a festive aura around you.
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  • <b>3. Socialize</b><br><br>During Diwali, almost everyone is in the mood and, more importantly, free to celebrate. Without the <a href="http://www.mensxp.com/work-life/work-life-balance/555-how-to-beat-office-stress.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:stress of impending work;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">stress of impending work</a> on the mind, it is the best time to catch up with friends. Either pay a visit to their houses or organize a do at your own place. Keeping in mind the festive trend, a card party can be the perfect way to have fun as well as catch up on a lot of lost time.
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    diwali

    3. Socialize

    During Diwali, almost everyone is in the mood and, more importantly, free to celebrate. Without the stress of impending work on the mind, it is the best time to catch up with friends. Either pay a visit to their houses or organize a do at your own place. Keeping in mind the festive trend, a card party can be the perfect way to have fun as well as catch up on a lot of lost time.
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  • <b>4. Go easy on the calories</b><br><br>We don't need to tell you that Diwali also translates into sweets, sweets and more sweets. All that <a href="http://www.mensxp.com/health/body-building/2714-supersets-a-power-packed-20-minute-workout-routine.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sweating it out in the gym;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sweating it out in the gym</a> takes a dip with the onset of the festival as it is almost impossible to say no each and every time you're offered the good old mithai or other high-cal delicacy. Instead of saying no each time, you could opt for dry fruits and roasted stuff instead of fried ones.
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    4. Go easy on the calories

    We don't need to tell you that Diwali also translates into sweets, sweets and more sweets. All that sweating it out in the gym takes a dip with the onset of the festival as it is almost impossible to say no each and every time you're offered the good old mithai or other high-cal delicacy. Instead of saying no each time, you could opt for dry fruits and roasted stuff instead of fried ones.
  • <b>5. Make it a family affair</b><br><br>The saying that '<a href="http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/5414-bollywoods-first-families.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:family comes first;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">family comes first</a>' holds especially true during festivals. Spending Diwali with your family helps in strengthening your bond. In case you live away from your family, book your tickets and get yourself amongst people that matter the most to you. The pampering that you're gonna get from your folks is only an added advantage.
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    5. Make it a family affair

    The saying that 'family comes first' holds especially true during festivals. Spending Diwali with your family helps in strengthening your bond. In case you live away from your family, book your tickets and get yourself amongst people that matter the most to you. The pampering that you're gonna get from your folks is only an added advantage.
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  • <b>6. Indulge in charity</b><br><br>A good way to make your Diwali a happy one, would be to brighten somebody else's day. There are a lot of underprivileged people out there who equally love the fervor surrounding the festivities but do not have the means to celebrate. You can either distribute sweets/ clothes to poor kids, or get in touch with any <a href="http://www.mensxp.com/special-features/today/3876-warren-buffett-and-bill-gates-in-india-to-give-tutorials-in-charity.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:charity organization;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">charity organization</a> if you want to go an extra mile in trying to help the needy.
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    diwali

    6. Indulge in charity

    A good way to make your Diwali a happy one, would be to brighten somebody else's day. There are a lot of underprivileged people out there who equally love the fervor surrounding the festivities but do not have the means to celebrate. You can either distribute sweets/ clothes to poor kids, or get in touch with any charity organization if you want to go an extra mile in trying to help the needy.
  • <b>7. Say no to firecrackers</b><br><br>Yes. We are all aware of the adverse effects that firecrackers have on our environment but continue to turn a bind eye to it. Apart from leading to hazardous air and noise pollution and adding to the cause of global warming, it also has a traumatizing effect on our pets. What we need to remember is that Diwali is a festival of 'lights' and not 'noise' and 'smoke', therefore, try and avoid bursting firecrackers as much as possible.
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    7. Say no to firecrackers

    Yes. We are all aware of the adverse effects that firecrackers have on our environment but continue to turn a bind eye to it. Apart from leading to hazardous air and noise pollution and adding to the cause of global warming, it also has a traumatizing effect on our pets. What we need to remember is that Diwali is a festival of 'lights' and not 'noise' and 'smoke', therefore, try and avoid bursting firecrackers as much as possible.
<b>1. Splurge</b><br><br>Diwali is the perfect time to make yourself and your loved ones feel good, and what better than <a href="http://www.mensxp.com/buzz-on-web/news/4921-four-things-to-keep-in-mind-while-shopping-for-a-television.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shopping;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">shopping</a>. Diwali is considered a good time for shopping, hence use it as the perfect excuse to lose your restraints and splurge your money.
<b>2. Give your house a makeover</b><br>This is a good time to give your house a new (read cleaner) look. If your house resembles a garbage dump, its time to pull up your <span>socks </span>and go on a major cleaning drive. In case you are one of those guys who keep their homes spick and span, you can change the decor of your house. Try giving your walls a new color, fill the house with flowers and lamps to create a festive aura around you. <br>
<b>3. Socialize</b><br><br>During Diwali, almost everyone is in the mood and, more importantly, free to celebrate. Without the <a href="http://www.mensxp.com/work-life/work-life-balance/555-how-to-beat-office-stress.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:stress of impending work;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">stress of impending work</a> on the mind, it is the best time to catch up with friends. Either pay a visit to their houses or organize a do at your own place. Keeping in mind the festive trend, a card party can be the perfect way to have fun as well as catch up on a lot of lost time.
<b>4. Go easy on the calories</b><br><br>We don't need to tell you that Diwali also translates into sweets, sweets and more sweets. All that <a href="http://www.mensxp.com/health/body-building/2714-supersets-a-power-packed-20-minute-workout-routine.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sweating it out in the gym;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sweating it out in the gym</a> takes a dip with the onset of the festival as it is almost impossible to say no each and every time you're offered the good old mithai or other high-cal delicacy. Instead of saying no each time, you could opt for dry fruits and roasted stuff instead of fried ones.
<b>5. Make it a family affair</b><br><br>The saying that '<a href="http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/5414-bollywoods-first-families.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:family comes first;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">family comes first</a>' holds especially true during festivals. Spending Diwali with your family helps in strengthening your bond. In case you live away from your family, book your tickets and get yourself amongst people that matter the most to you. The pampering that you're gonna get from your folks is only an added advantage.
<b>6. Indulge in charity</b><br><br>A good way to make your Diwali a happy one, would be to brighten somebody else's day. There are a lot of underprivileged people out there who equally love the fervor surrounding the festivities but do not have the means to celebrate. You can either distribute sweets/ clothes to poor kids, or get in touch with any <a href="http://www.mensxp.com/special-features/today/3876-warren-buffett-and-bill-gates-in-india-to-give-tutorials-in-charity.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:charity organization;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">charity organization</a> if you want to go an extra mile in trying to help the needy.
<b>7. Say no to firecrackers</b><br><br>Yes. We are all aware of the adverse effects that firecrackers have on our environment but continue to turn a bind eye to it. Apart from leading to hazardous air and noise pollution and adding to the cause of global warming, it also has a traumatizing effect on our pets. What we need to remember is that Diwali is a festival of 'lights' and not 'noise' and 'smoke', therefore, try and avoid bursting firecrackers as much as possible.
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When it comes to Diwali, the most common thing you, being a regular guy, will do is probably catch up with friends, burst some firecrackers and booze the night out, and before you know, the glorified 'festival of lights' is over. Well, Diwali can be a lot more fun provided you give in to the festive spirit. After all, Diwali comes only once every year, which is exactly why you should go a little out of your way to make it memorable.

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