With the onset of Diwali , certain rooms in our home, were invaded by towers of Diwali hampers and boxes with sweets and nuts . We would only be allowed an arms distance from them , since most were repacked and were on their way to another relatives' or friends' home . Long lists were prepared to keep a record of who sent 'what' . Be it weddings or festivals, this is very important procedure of gifting among Indians which later serves as a great topic of conversations within