Festivals unite people and normalize differences in cultures. A user asked the forum, “What do people in the United States of America think about the increasing popularity of Diwali?” Here are the top responses.
NORMALIZING MULTICULTURALISM
“I think normalizing multiculturalism is a good thing.”
IT IS INTERESTING
“Experiencing other cultures is interesting, and holidays are usually fun.”
IT IS COOL
“I think it is cool my neighbors were decorating their home today, and I wished them a happy holiday, and they seemed happy that I knew what the day meant to them.”
CAN’T COMPLAIN
“I can’t complain about a party with feasts and festivities.”
PARTIES ARE PARTIES
“Parties are parties. The more the merrier.”
GOOD VIBE
“I’m a convert to Buddhism, and I live in New Jersey, the state with the highest Indian population. I love it! Fireworks are going off, people are partying, and there is a good overall vibe.”
HOPE TO GET INVITED TO CELEBRATE
“I love it. I don’t know much about it, but it’s not my holiday. I hope to get invited to celebrate with others to whom it is essential so that I can get the whole picture and understand what it means to them.”
NICE HOLIDAY
“Right on. I was into Hinduism as a teacher and have family members from India. It’s a nice holiday.”
IT IS FUN
“My coworker was Indian and celebrated by bringing delicious food for our team every year. It was fun.”
NOTHING NEGATIVE TO SAY
“Do your thing; I don’t think anyone would have anything negative to say about people coming together for a good time.”
I’M ALL FOR IT
“Many religions have a joyous holiday involving light during dark times. It must correspond to some essential need to avoid succumbing to the darkness around us. That’s a great thing, and I’m all for it.”
DON’T LIKE CULTURES BEING COMMERCIALIZED
“It’s cool, but I don’t like seeing cultures commercialized.”
DON’T CARE
“I don’t care personally, just another cultural celebration out of what feels like a million.”
NOT REALLY INTO IT
“I’m not really into it, and it’s not consistent with my religion, but it’s not like it offends me or anything. It’s another thing that happens sometimes.”
LOVE IT
“Love it! So nice to have a non-Christian holiday acknowledged and celebrated in United States society.”
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