It is that time of the year again. The time when there is a nip in the air, lights in the neighbourhood, a sparkle in everybody's eyes and the summer has finally given way to the Festival of Lights. The silky sunshine and its warmth only add up to the festive spirit. Ladoos. Lights. Family. Crackers: Diwali means a lot of different things to different people, but one thing that everybody can relate to when we talk about the festival is memories. We all have very special memories tucked away in a corner of our hearts which make us smile ear to ear every time we think of them. Here are 18 Diwali memories we had as kids which we still cherish:

5. Diwali meant loads of holidays from school and that was the best part.

What you miss the most about the festival is a bucketful of holidays. Now, with work and college, you don't get to spend the same amount of time like you used to, and it sucks

6. People visiting your home a week before the festival would mark the onset of the festivities.

And you eagerly looked forward to seeing them.