Happy Diwali!

[Jason]

not just Hindu's

"For Sikhs, Diwali is particularly important because it celebrates the release from prison of the sixth guru, Guru Hargobind, and 52 other princes with him, in 1619"

 

[vickster]

Are you all Hindu's?

How so? Do you need to be an adherent of a specific religion or faith to wish someone a happy <festival>?

I might assume you wish people a Happy Christmas even though they may not be a practising Christian? Perhaps you have even bought a present for a non Christian or perhaps you're not a Christian yourself but observe Christmas traditions?

 

[Dayvo]

Are you all Hindu's?

Doubt it, but we're all human(e) beings, some more than others, though.

 

[green1]

How so? Do you need to be an adherent of a specific religion or faith to wish someone a happy <festival>?

I might assume you wish people a Happy Christmas even though they may not be a practising Christian? Perhaps you have even bought a present for a non Christian or perhaps you're not a Christian yourself but observe Christmas traditions?

Christmas isn't even Christian.

 

[Jason]

And not just Hindus and Sikhs - but also Jains and some Buddhists. And lots of people who will take any excuse for a bit of a celebration!

everyday is a school day , I had to google Jains
"Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmlessness and renunciation. The aim of Jain life is to achieve liberation of the soul"

 

[Markymark]

How so? Do you need to be an adherent of a specific to wish someone a happy <festival>?

I might assume you wish people a Happy Christmas even though they may not be a practising Christian? Perhaps you have even bought a present for a non Christian or perhaps you're not a Christian yourself but observe Christmas traditions?

Indeed. I follow the main religion in London of worshipping greed and over-hyped electronics including religious festivals led by Apple each September. However I do wish people of other faiths enjoyment of their festivals as I'm all about love and understanding.

 

[Threevok]

Happy Diwali everyone

 

[vickster]

Christmas isn't even Christian.

Maybe not originally date wise... but nowadays the name does give a bit of a clue. It is for those of us who are

 

[flake99please]

Something I do miss about living in Edinburgh (compared with just outside of Leicester)..... The lack of any kind of half decent Indian sweet shop. Happy Diwali.

 

[Dayvo]

Christmas isn't even Christian.

Whether it's the commercialism and unable to resist being reeled in, or not wanting to feel as though they're 'missing out' on something, people of different religions 'celebrate' Christmas in their own way.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...-christmas-i-love-it-as-much-as-i-love-diwali

Me, being a miserable git, try to avoid it at all costs.

 

[Moodyman]

Birmingham City Council use the same lights for Diwali celebrations in Sparkhill Park and Bonfire Night a week or two later

Whereas Bradford use the same lights for Eid, Christmas, Diwali and Vaisakhi. In fact, because the festivals are spread throughout the year, they leave the lights on (the buildings) permanently - only changing the written message for each one.

Can't beat a bit of Northern thrift.

 

[petek]

Leicester's the place for Diwali. Best fireworks display anywhere.

 

[GM]

We ended up in Trafagar Square on Sunday afternoon where there was a big Diwali festival, good to see a good crowd of people of all ages celebrating. Happy Diwali !

 

[skudupnorth]

Oh yes !!! We got sweets !!!!

 

[flake99please]

Oh yes !!! We got sweets !!!!

Just a little jealous up here.....

Although I will probably pick up at least a kilo of mixed (plus some Rasgulla) at the end of November when I'm next down that way.