This document discusses whether to gift chocolates or mithai (Indian sweets) during Diwali. While mithai have deep traditional and emotional significance, capturing family history and values, chocolates have increasingly become popular gifts, especially for younger generations. Both options have merits - mithai have greater variety and affordability while being homemade, but chocolates have longer shelf life and more attractive packaging for corporate gifting. Ultimately, both chocolates and mithai are suitable Diwali gifts, with preferences varying between older and younger celebrants.