Diwali, Diwala, and music in the mornings

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Diwali the festival of Hindus. As a child I enjoyed it. But by the time I reached 8th grade, I did not want those noisy crackers. I wanted plants, and I became non-Hindu. No environment expert told me that nor any Christian or Muslim friend. I just developed my logic. I asked, show me in the holy books that they used contemporary noisy and poisonous fumes releasing crackers to scare the god returning home, then I will re-convert. Diwala, well, that has been the fate of my father on this day for more than 60 years. He gets to buy me most expensive clothing, shoes etc. for this festival. I accept it with as much humility as possible, knowing fully well, how empty his purse must feel. Diwala means turning a person bankrupt. And music outside. The holy songs in background make me think why on earth would I exchange this for those noisy crackers. Sadguru says let children light crackers. Let him show me in which Hindu holy scripture they have asked Hindus to light crackers that have contemporary chemicals that unleash harmful gases in air. So yeah, I disagree with the holy man. I also disagree with Kangana Ranaut. She says walk to office for three days instead of using cars - to reduce pollution, instead of stopping crackers. Madam, you set an example. Let us see, if it is feasible then others will follow suit. So yeah, I am against crackers the way they are used in our country. I am not a Muslim, or Christian. I am just a human being, with selfish needs.