Diwali Gifts
Posted by Helen Anadkat on 1st Dec 2020
What is Diwali?
Diwali is the 5-day Festival of Lights which, this year, runs from 2nd November-6th November. While celebrated by more than one faith, Diwali is a predominantly Hindu celebration and represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, good over evil. Diwali is a bright and colourful celebration during which families decorate their homes in preparation to celebrate new beginnings and freedom from spiritual darkness.
How to celebrate Diwali from home
Times have changed recently and we’re faced with adapting to brand new situations, especially for traditional celebrations. Diwali usually gives way to lots of public celebrations, light festivals (including things like lamps and lanterns) and firework displays. While this may look different this year, it can still be celebrated at home! Here’s how…
Decorate your home
Clean
Because Diwali marks new beginnings, it’s traditional to clean the home either on or before the first day of Diwali as it signifies a new start. Tidy clutter, organise laundry and make your home feel fresh and ready for the positive energy of Diwali.
Draw Footprints
The first day of Diwali is a day to celebrate Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Scattering footprints throughout the home is a traditional way of awaiting her arrival. There are lots of ways you can do this! One way is to cut footprints out of paper and place them around the house, or you can sprinkle a mixture of rice flour and vermillion powder straight onto the floor.
Decorate with Rangoli
On the second day of Diwali people decorate their homes with vibrant rangoli designs. Rangoli is a traditional art that is typically done in sand or rice and it often depicts flowers such as lotuses and daisies. You can sketch your designs on parchment paper and dye them using food colouring. Rangoli designs are typically placed at the entry of your home but you can place them anywhere!
Light Diyas and candles around your home
Diyas are small oil lamps that are shaped like cups. They are typically used to line the doorways in order to welcome the goddess Lakshmi into the home. Diwali is the Festival of Light so you can always dot extra candles around your home…the more the better!
String Lights
Diyas and candles not enough? Why not hang string lights throughout your home, lining the walls and surfaces! Don’t forget the outside of your house too!
The Food
The list of classic Diwali recipes is never ending. From dishes such as Samosas and Onion Bhajis to Aloo Bonda and Paneer Tikka, Diwali is a time to enjoy great food with great people!
Positive Bakes Diwali Gift Hampers
You can get your Diwali gifts online. We've put together some Diwali hampers which include a selection of eggless cakes and brownies, all full of flavour and ready for your to order in time for your Diwali celebrations.
Diwali Cake Box
Our selection of dairy free, egg free, gluten free and palm oil free cakes make beautiful gifts and are perfect for your Diwali celebrations at home, or as wonderful gifts for your loved ones at this special time. All of our cakes are completely vegan and dairy free and each Diwali Cake Box contains: Ginger & Mango Cake, Orange & Almond Cake, Chocolate & Raspberry Cake, Carrot & White Chocolate Cake, Pink Berry Rose Cake and Chocolate & Hazelnut Cake.(Contains x1 of each flavour)
You'll also get one scented candle in one of the following scents: Lavender, Fig Grapefruit, Eucalyptus Citrus.
Diwali Brownie Box
Just like our cakes, all of our brownies and blondies are completely vegan and dairy free. Each Diwali brownie box contains 25 brownie and blondie bites (x5 of each) in the following flavours: Mango & Ginger Brownie, Raspberry & White Chocolate Blondie, Sea Salt & Lime Brownie, Caramelised White Chocolate Blondie and Hazelnut Brownie. You'll also get one scented candle in one of the following scents: Lavender, Fig Grapefruit, Eucalyptus Citrus.
You can take a look at our Diwali boxes online by following the link below. Don't forget to order by 2:30pm if you'd like your Diwali cake or brownies delivered by the next working day!
Diwali sweets done the vegan and gluten-free way.
Celebrate with friends & family
See your loved ones
Of course you want to spend time with your loved ones during celebrations, and the best day to do this is the third day of Diwali as it’s considered the most important day of the festival. Given our current circumstances it may not be possible to invite your loved ones around for food and celebrations, but make sure you call them to wish them a happy Diwali!
Exchange gifts - send Diwali gifts to your relatives and friends!
This usually takes place on the fourth day which is the first day of the new year. It’s traditional to visit friends and family, exchanging gifts and greetings, and appreciating one another. If you can’t see your friends or family this year and are looking for gift ideas, it may be a good idea to send a postal gift such as one of our vegan and gluten free cake boxes!
Send Diwali sweets in the form of yummy cakes and brownies; we have a range of delicious Diwali gifts online to add even more joy to the celebration - and they're all available for home delivery! Our Diwali hampers make thoughtful gifts for those on a vegan or GF diet, but can be enjoyed whether you follow a vegan/GF diet or not. Send gifts to those you love that are completely plant based, and yet still incredibly tasty!
Delivery information
When you place an order through our online shop, we deliver your yummy treats straight to your door. For next day express delivery (£4.95) order your goodies online before 2:30pm Monday-Thursday, and we'll deliver your items to you the very next day. If you go for standard delivery (£3.95) and order online before 2:30pm Monday-Thursday, we'll dispatch your order on the same day, so you can expect delivery within 24-48 hours of dispatch. Order online today to get your gifts sooner.
Next day express delivery applies to UK orders only. For more information about deliveries please click here.
Celebrating with siblings
The fifth and final day of Diwali is dedicated to the bond between siblings. It is traditional for brothers to visit their sisters who will put a “tilak”, or vermillion mark, on their forehead, to symbolise their love. If you can, visit your siblings or give them a phone call to remind them how much you love them!
Public celebrations
While the largest Diwali celebrations take place in South Asian countries like India and Singapore, lots of UK cities hold public Diwali celebrations. Although our circumstances are different this year, if your local celebrations go ahead, enjoy them safely!
Diwali will be a little different this year, but this doesn't mean that it can't still be celebrated! Follow our tips, share happiness with your friends and family and have enjoy the festivity!
Browse our online shop - the perfect gift ideas
Searching for gift ideas for your loved ones? We have plenty of online gifts to help you out! Whether you're looking for Diwali gifts or ideas for a birthday gift, Christmas gift, graduation gift, "Thank You" gift, "Well Done" gift, or a gift just because, we have a range of gift packages full of yummy goodies which we think you'll love! We've got hampers for every occasion; brownie and blondie gift hampers; afternoon tea; mixed cakes and more. Whatever you are celebrating, whether with family or friends, we have a treat for you. There's nothing like celebrating a close family member with the most yummy plant based treats ever!
Browse our online shop filled with yummy bakes and treat yourself or your loved ones today.