If you have trees around the yard hang glass jars with tea lights from the branches and if you have a pool try floating some wild flowers and candles for an extra special touch.

如果院子四周有树，可以把茶灯嵌在玻璃罐中挂在树枝上；如果有水池，不妨洒些野花还有放些烛灯给派对增添一点情调。

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He said it was because the festival involves the use of candles, tea lights and fireworks.

BBC: Diwali is also known as the festival of lights