Festival Of Lights

Nomastay everybody!

Tonight I met two lovely Hindu women to learn all about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is to celebrate light overcoming darkness, good overcoming evil and all that jazz.
But it got me thinking, about some very spiritual things, why do we not celebrate things like this in British culture, happiness, peacefulness, being tolerant and respectful, decorative and hospitable, it's wonderful to be around.
I love to see the candles, and the incense, and the saris, and the powdered paint decorations, and the bindis, the food, it makes life so exciting, so wondrous having something that draws on all your senses in an exciting and pleasant way.
Also we learnt a little about Hinduism, about how it is so flexible and accepting of everything unlike most other religions such as Catholicism, Islam and Judaism, and it got me thinking that if everyone followed some basic ideas like being tolerant, and calm and accepting of all those around you, then the world would be happier, and light would truly triumph over darkness.
Have a happy and peaceful Diwali everyone!