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To celebrate Diwali, which is the Hindu New Year, clean up your home to make way for the fresh, positive energy of a new year. You can also shop for new clothes, jewelry, or household items to signify newness. If you’re celebrating with family and friends, serve some of your favorite traditional dishes, like a masala, pindi chole, or creamy makhani, and have plenty of desserts on hand, like barfi and pudding. Since Diwali is celebrated all over the world, you can also join public festivities, watch fireworks, and enjoy tasty treats no matter where you are. To learn how to celebrate the individual nights of Diwali, keep reading!