Festivals unite people and normalize differences in cultures. A user asked the forum<\/a>, “What do people in the United States of America think about the increasing popularity of Diwali?” Here are the top responses.<\/p>\n
“I think normalizing multiculturalism is a good thing.”<\/p>\n
“Experiencing other cultures is interesting, and holidays are usually fun.”<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
“I can’t complain about a party with feasts and festivities.”<\/p>\n
“Parties are parties. The more the merrier.”<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
“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.\u201d<\/p>\n
“Right on. I was into Hinduism as a teacher and have family members from India. It’s a nice holiday.”<\/p>\n
“My coworker was Indian and celebrated by bringing delicious food for our team every year. It was fun.”<\/p>\n
“Do your thing; I don’t think anyone would have anything negative to say about people coming together for a good time.”<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
“It’s cool, but I don’t like seeing cultures commercialized.”<\/p>\n
“I don’t care personally, just another cultural celebration out of what feels like a million.”<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
“Love it! So nice to have a non-Christian holiday acknowledged and celebrated in United States society.”<\/p>\n
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