With the world gradually opening up, hosting small get-togethers is a great way to bring in the festive season. While life is not entirely back to normal, it is possible to have a laid-back evening with your friends and family physically present, to make up for the time lost and occasions missed during the lockdowns. What’s more – you can organize everything and still be a part of the fun, without letting the stress of hosting dampen your spirits. Here’s how!

Set the mood

Twinkling lights, warm tones, and soft textures create a cozy ambience that makes your guests feel welcome and instantly at-ease. By hanging subtly illuminated lanterns, lighting diyas, and accenting the room with bright pops of colour and fragrant flowers, you can enliven the atmosphere to make it truly festive.

Don’t fuss about food

The most stress-inducing aspect of hosting a party is preparing food and serving people. There’s any easy solution to this. During the pandemic, several home cooks have opened small businesses that offer hygienic meals, customized to different palettes. Besides, ordering-in food from your favorite restaurant is always an option. By outsourcing the food and beverages, half your job as host is readily taken care of, leaving you with ample time to partake in the excitement and merrymaking.

Lay your cards on the table – literally!

The best entertainment for a Diwali party, undoubtedly, is card games. It’s an absolute riot that brings together seasoned players and amateurs, making it the perfect group activity, and an effective ice-breaker. It doesn’t have to be a high-stakes pressure pot – just a pleasant game that ends with everyone having tried their luck, and learnt some new tricks.

Most importantly, remember that this is also your opportunity to reconnect and enjoy. Even if a few things are out of place, what matters at the end of the day is time spent in the company of loved ones. People may not remember the food and décor– but they will always remember the feeling of joy and togetherness!