Diwali 2024: What happens when Diwali and Halloween fall on the same day? A meme fest unleashes¡ª'Trick or treaters get laddus'
This year, Diwali's light and Halloween's spookiness fall on the same day, bringing double the festivity! Social media is filled with hilarious memes capturing this cultural crossover¡ªwhere diyas meet ghosts for a unique celebration blend.
Diwali is here, and Indian cities are sparkling with lights as they gear up for tomorrow's celebrations. This year, though, there's an unexpected twist¡ªHalloween falls on the same day! This cultural overlap has resulted in social media being filled with memes celebrating the fusion of Diwali's bright diyas and Halloween's spooky vibes.
Check out some of the hilarious memes and posts here:
When Diwali and Halloween fall on the same day¡ªlight up the diyas and dodge the ghosts! ??? pic.twitter.com/ISk6hWLWkR
¡ª CarraDeShaukeen (@CarraDeShaukeen) October 23, 2024
Going to Halloween as Michael Scott from the Diwali episode this year pic.twitter.com/M5FUJLVtea
¡ª aboli (@abolijoshi) October 28, 2024
Diwali and Halloween fall on the same day this year and it's definitely a sign from the universe that I can go ahead with my samosa-chutney costume.
¡ª Ayushi Khemka (@jittery_glitter) October 22, 2024
When Diwali and Halloween come on same day ...
¡ª Bangdu (@AreyBangdu) October 28, 2024
. https://t.co/bYHjD7HOCL pic.twitter.com/zQcBDDYezm
What are you dressing up for Diwali/Halloween this year? ? pic.twitter.com/OsOXGzlUmk
¡ª The Duchess of Fish Hoek (@Miss_Maharaj14) October 13, 2024
attending a diwali and halloween party https://t.co/aBONfTndjO pic.twitter.com/OPfzD7E3cu
¡ª the tortured sanc (@wine13hotel) October 22, 2024
Diwali and Halloween on the same day means trick 'r treaters get laddus this year. pic.twitter.com/CnvTmAScXf
¡ª stfu you cis piece of trash (@terrasphynx) October 28, 2024
HR : This year we need to celebrate Diwali & Halloween together
¡ª Badass Dad ? ? (@Badass_Superdad) October 28, 2024
Employees: Say No more pic.twitter.com/EuPbxbYl0Y
Diwali and Halloween 2024
The five-day Diwali celebration started with Dhanteras on October 29 this year and will wrap up with Bhai Dooj.
On Diwali, also called the "Festival of Lights," statues of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped. Rituals like Kuber Puja and Bahi-Khata Puja are also done.
The festival marks the legendary return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana, as per Hindu mythology.
Diwali falls on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Karthik, usually mid-October to mid-November.
On the other hand, Halloween is observed on October 31 every year and it originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
For the Celts, this marked the end of the harvest season and the start of winter, a time when it was believed that the boundary between the living and the dead blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth.
People would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming spirits.
With time, as Christianity spread, it became known as All Hallows' Eve, eventually evolving into Halloween, which today involves costumes, trick-or-treating, and various spooky festivities.
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