9 Divine Nights

A Hindu holiday called Navaratri begins tomorrow. It is a Gujarati holiday (Gujarat is a state in Northern India) and celebrated all over the country by Gujaratis.  I have asked a few of my Gujarati friends exactly what it celebrates and none of them knew. They both said that they just eat and dance till four in the morning and aren't bothered with anything else. Wikipedia told us that it celebrates the Divine Mother at the beginning of autumn and spring. Beginning tomorrow I will be spending the next week and a half in a Gujarati's home and learning about their unique culture. Of course by the end of this I will be able to tell you anything and everything about this holiday. Gujaratis are known in India for their beautiful clothing with many mirrors and bright embroidery. I have bought one blue skirt and blouse, and I can not even begin to explain how much I am looking forward to dancing in it! Let me tell you that I am SO glad my cook's campaign for Anna to gain 15 pounds has not yet succeeded, because the Gujaratis like to show off their tummys. :)