Invited for Diwali, what to bring?

Yolina

Some of my neighbours have kindly invited me over on Sunday for Diwali :j but I am not sure what to bring them.

The few time I've been over to theirs before (no particular special occasion), I've always baked a cake or something but I'm sure there will be plenty of food as it is :rotfl:
I guess I can't go wrong with flowers but wondering if anyone has any suggestions

TIA


Edit: Oh yeah, been told there was no need to bring anything, but there is no way that I'm turning up empty-handed

daisiegg

Do they drink? My ex was Hindu and their Diwali celebrations (well, all their celebrations really!) were very alcohol fuelled. They would have gladly welcomed a guest bearing a bottle!

hgotsparkle

I know Diwali is the festival of light so some scented candles?

Rummer

How lovely! Why not make a tray bake or something sweet that will last or if you really think food is not a good idea then nice sparkly juice for those who don't drink

cte1111

Fireworks!

Angelicdevil

daisiegg wrote: »

Do they drink? My ex was Hindu and their Diwali celebrations (well, all their celebrations really!) were very alcohol fuelled. They would have gladly welcomed a guest bearing a bottle!

:eek: I'd get a slap for turning up at my relatives with alcohol on Diwali!

Fireworks are a great idea also Indian sweets like gulab jamun, penda or barfi.

meritaten

Why Indian Sweets? sweets are sweets in any language! I think a traybake is a good idea - how about Sticky Toffee cake? just like the pud only in cake form! I have a brill recipe if you would like it just let me know and I will either post it or PM it!

Angelicdevil

meritaten wrote: »

Why Indian Sweets? sweets are sweets in any language! I think a traybake is a good idea - how about Sticky Toffee cake? just like the pud only in cake form! I have a brill recipe if you would like it just let me know and I will either post it or PM it!

Because Indian sweets are different to English sweets and for certain festivals carry significance. I'm guessing you've never had/seen Indian "sweets".......

So no, they're not the same.

sharnad

Angelicdevil wrote: »

:eek: I'd get a slap for turning up at my relatives with alcohol on Diwali!

Fireworks are a great idea also Indian sweets like gulab jamun, penda or barfi.

Barfi always gets my vote

daisiegg

Angelicdevil wrote: »

:eek: I'd get a slap for turning up at my relatives with alcohol on Diwali!

Fireworks are a great idea also Indian sweets like gulab jamun, penda or barfi.

Well, they used to have lots of big celebrations and parties and they all drank a lot! But I did ask IF the OP's neighbours drink, I didn't just assume

Presumably they will have the Indian sweets and food and so on covered. I would find it slightly strange to take specifically Indian foods to an Indian person's gathering. Like taking my own pasta dish to an Italian family's home. I would assume they will be the experts and have that side of things covered!

**professor~yaffle**

Indian sweets look a bit like coconut ice, but they're not as sweet and they're a bit oilier.