FESTIVAL the real meaning of it “A day or period of celebration, typically a religious commemoration” has been misinterpreted these days as a period of celebration for social basis. In this perfunctory standard of living people have started misusing festival as a social reason and trying to bridge the gap of lost contacts.
The preparation that goes into penning the itinerary, scrutinizing the invites, purchase of giveaway gifts and finally sketching of a sumptuous meal… a lot goes into planning a social festival if I may call it so.
If a festival is defined as a religious commemoration then why make it a social gathering. Festival is the times families meet each other to overlook all their ups and downs as well as any past bitterness. On the occasion of offering prayers to the Lord we also ask for forgiveness for the sins and seek blessings to have many more happy occasions with family.
Social festivals have turned out to be more restive mood than festive mood!
The peer pressure to be the best host or hostess take its toll on being pious and show that extra care for the extended family or friends…should we relate festivals and celebrations to prayers, family and feast or should we treat a festival with a feast and call it celebrations.
It is ones decision what the next generation inherits, it is our principal responsibility to illustrate the importance of our culture and festivals, social networking and accumulating accolades may leave no traces of religious festivity… awaken the thoughts of religious celebrations and less of cosmic festivity !
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