I dont believe it!

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litespeeder

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Stockport
Well don't forget the halloween shelves should now be empty so Christmas is the next moneyspinner
 

Arch

Married to Night Train
Location
Salford, UK
Elmer Fudd said:
I dont believe it!
I bloody do !!
and whats with diwali ? is that welsh ? it sure aint English !!

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

Señor Member
Location
Visby
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.

(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

Married to Night Train
Location
Salford, UK
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!


Oh, somewhere in York?
 

Carwash

Señor Member
Location
Visby
Arch said:
Oh, somewhere in York?

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

Married to Night Train
Location
Salford, UK
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.

Sounds fun. And non-believers are welcome? I may ask if I can tag along too...
 

Elmer Fudd

Miserable Old Bar Steward
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.
Went through Leicester about 5 years ago during Diwali, the lights were on a par with Blackpool, miles of 'em.
 

girofan

New Member
:smile: Yeah! Elmer, Diwali in Leicester is great. All up Syston Road area the traffic is halted and everyone walks where they will.
Not as commercialised as Christmas and everyone shares the celebration, rather than being stuck in their own homes with immediate family.
Diwali over Christmas every time! And I'm European. ;):ohmy:
 
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