Light

Fireworks, lanterns, and night spectacle

5 festivals

Religious & cultural

Gujarat, India · Oct–Nov (lunar)

Diwali in Gujarat blends lamps, Lakshmi worship, Chopda Puja, family gatherings and the Gujarati New Year.

Religious & cultural

Manipur and Meitei communities in Northeast India · December–January (lunar)

A Meitei festival honoring Imoinu, associated with the household, hearth, prosperity and abundance.

Religious & cultural

West Bengal, India & diaspora · Kartik Shukla Navami (Oct–Nov)

A Bengali Hindu festival honouring Jagaddhatri, celebrated with worship, elaborate idols, lights and processions.

Religious & cultural

Kolkata, West Bengal, India · December

A December celebration of Christmas lights, music, food and community centered on Park Street.

Seasonal

Italy, Scandinavia & diaspora · Dec 13

A December feast honoring Saint Lucy through prayer, candlelight, music, and seasonal foods.