Why is Christmas more appealing than Diwali to some people?

NOTE: not many would agree. But every one's thoughts are respected so criticism is welcome

Today it enlightened upon me that even if I'm not a Christian by religion, yet I feel really joyous during Christmas. The way the streets are decorated, the malls are lighted, the trees are decorated as well. This festival is celebrated in lap of Nature, the place where everyone wants to rest at least for a while even if he/she may be completely attracted to the ridiculous city life.
Christmas brings smile on every one's face. It has a unique capability to "liven" things up and bring in warmth in a dark cold household. Its the time of the year when everyone comes together. There are drinks and food with the smell of hot chocolate, wine, pan cakes, and other delicacies filling the noses of all. The calm music is soothing and people of all ages share their fond memories and everything is really peaceful.
The pre-festival shopping is also very cool! People purchase gifts and the cool of winter makes the warmth of the house so welcoming and appealing.
Now, Diwali! The pre-festival activities includes things like making food stuffs that will last at least for 15 days. Its mainly frying and more frying. The delicacies are tasty but don't look all that appealing (may be because people are bored of the smell and too much oil). Yet, there is lot of activity. Children buy lots of crackers (reducing day by day though). The Diwali nights
are a lot noisy with smoke filled in the air. The asthmatic patients have a hard time. The weather is generally hot, so it is rather annoying because of all the smell and smoke and noise. The tempers are generally very high. The hot weather makes the house really un-welcoming. And the heat outside makes life miserable. The malls are decorated and few uncivilised people play ear-splitting music.
Its tough to bear Diwali and the priority given to food and things is a bit of a headache. Nevertheless, people enjoy equally. Heck! Both have their goods and bads but given a choice, I would celebrate both so that I can enjoy either of the occasions.