Question: what are the diwali traditions?
Answer: Cleansing the house. Much before Diwali, it is time to throw away unwanted items, clean, repaint and refurbish homes depending on the budget. ... 
Making sweets. ... 
Shopping. ... 
Lighting Up the house. ... 
Bursting firecrackers. ... 
Having parties. ... 
Giving gifts. ... 
Rangoli.