Happy Diwali!

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Also known as the festival of lights, in most parts of the world Diwali will be celebrated for one day on Oct 26, 2011 with people cleaning and decorating their homes, visiting temples, lighting lamps, conducting special prayers and gathering with family and community.

In India, however, Diwali celebrations are spread over five days. The first day is Dhanteras during which most Hindus buy gold and other precious metals with the belief that it will invoke prosperity. The second day is Naraka Chaturdashi and according to legend, it was on this day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. In many places, this day is also known as chhoti diwali (‘small’ Diwali) when Hindus make rangolis (colorful floor decorations made of rice or sand) and buy clothes, sweets and other delicacies. This is the major day of celebration in many parts of South India.

In Nepal, the festival of Diwali is known as Tihar. On the second day of Tihar, dogs are honored and blessed. In this photo, Nepalese policemen pose with their dogs after applying vermillion to their foreheads and placing marigold garlands around their necks.

On the third day, Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, is worshipped. This is the major day of Diwali celebrations in most parts of India when many Hindus visit each other’s homes, light diyas and set off firecrackers. The fourth day is Govardhan Puja during which Hindus worship Lord Krishna, pay special respect to cows and express appreciation for nature and food. The fifth day is Bhaiduj when brothers and sisters express their love and affection for each other.
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Diwali in D.C. and South Africa.
 
A Happy Diwali to you as well!

Since we only meet on Sundays, we held our commemoration of Diwali last Sunday.

Some of our Hindu members prepared traditional Indian foods served after the service during the fellowship and refreshments which are a part of our tradition.

It was a very nice, and well attended, service.

Peace,

Seeker
 
And, a Happy Ramahanaqwanzmas to you, too. 😃

(sorry… I just couldn’t resist repeating a silly joke from a past existence) 😊

Happy Diwali to all of our Hindu friends. 🙂
 
I don’t understand why Catholics are wishing anyone a Happy pagan holiday. :confused:

Based on the description of the holiday that was posted here, what am I missing?

Why not wish the Wiccans a Blessed Samhain?

That’s coming up too.
 
TrueLight said:
I don’t understand why Catholics are wishing anyone a Happy pagan holiday. :confused:

Based on the description of the holiday that was posted here, what am I missing?

Why not wish the Wiccans a Blessed Samhain?

That’s coming up too.
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In my case, courtesy. I’ve had non-Christians wish me a Merry Christmas.

For the record, Dipavali is apparently so old a festival that people don’t even know the exact reason why it came to be anymore: hence the reason why you hear those stories about Rama or Krishna.
 
TrueLight said:
I don’t understand why Catholics are wishing anyone a Happy pagan holiday. :confused:

Based on the description of the holiday that was posted here, what am I missing?

Why not wish the Wiccans a Blessed Samhain?

That’s coming up too.
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👍 🤷 You won’t catch me doing it, perhaps ‘Have a good day’ but thats it.
 
jmj1984 said:
👍 🤷 You won’t catch me doing it, perhaps ‘Have a good day’ but thats it.
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Good for you then. 🙂 🤷 Hey, I never claimed to be a perfect Christian. Au contraire, I’m probably one of the worst dirt-rag of a Christian there is.
 
TrueLight said:
I don’t understand why Catholics are wishing anyone a Happy pagan holiday. :confused:

Based on the description of the holiday that was posted here, what am I missing?

Why not wish the Wiccans a Blessed Samhain?

That’s coming up too.
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I find courtesy a better alternative when wishing others well, even though I don’t share their belierfs.

So, I wish my Christian brothers a Merry Christmas, and my Hindu brothers Happy Diwali. I will certainly wish my Wiccan brothers Blessed Samhain on Monday, when it takes place, and will also partake of Dia del Muerto celebrations the day after, along with my Mexican brothers.

We are all part of the same universe, even if we look at things differently.

Peace,

Seeker
 
patrick457 said:
Good for you then. 🙂 🤷 Hey, I never claimed to be a perfect Christian. Au contraire, I’m probably one of the worst dirt-rag of a Christian there is.
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Glad to hear someone say it. I was starting to think I was the only non-perfect person who visited these forums, especially in the Traditional Catholocism section, lol.

Honestly though, is there any harm in wishing someone well? When I tell one of my coworkers, “Happy Hanukka.” they know why. Trust me, they know I’m Catholic, they know I’m not Jewish, and they know I am just trying to be charitable. I guess I’ll start saying, “Happy Holiday that is no longer necessary due the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. May you find Him now before you die and go to Hell.”
 
TrueLight said:
I don’t understand why Catholics are wishing anyone a Happy pagan holiday. :confused:

Based on the description of the holiday that was posted here, what am I missing?

Why not wish the Wiccans a Blessed Samhain?

That’s coming up too.
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For the same reason they wish us Merry Christmas – courtesy and friendship.
 
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