Blonde said:Haven't seen any Christmas ones here yet - only Diwali ones, 'cos it's next week.
Elmer Fudd said:I dont believe it!
I bloody do !!
and whats with diwali ? is that welsh ? it sure aint English !!
Arch said:It's Hindu, Jain and Sikh, and I've just been reading about the preparations for it in Leicester, where I think it's probably observed more in the spirit of the original (festival of light) than Christmas (ought to be festival of Christian birth, is actually gob-stuffing commercialism gone mad...)
Sweets do feature heavily in Diwali celebrations though, mmmmmmm.
Carwash said:(Apologies - private conversation)
B and I are off to Diwali celebrations with Jean when she comes up on the Saturday. Looks to be an awesome evening out. Last year was, anyway!
Arch said:Oh, somewhere in York?
Carwash said:Indian Cultural Association. Tickets from York St. John's College (also venue). 4pm onwards. We may not make that, but will be along later.
Arch said:Sounds fun. And non-believers are welcome? I may ask if I can tag along too...
Went through Leicester about 5 years ago during Diwali, the lights were on a par with Blackpool, miles of 'em.Arch said:It's Hindu, Jain and Sikh, and I've just been reading about the preparations for it in Leicester, where I think it's probably observed more in the spirit of the original (festival of light) than Christmas (ought to be festival of Christian birth, is actually gob-stuffing commercialism gone mad...)
Sweets do feature heavily in Diwali celebrations though, mmmmmmm.