The predominate religion in which Christmas is celebrated.
What is Christianity? (While it is a religious holiday, Christmas is becoming a secular holiday celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike.)
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December 25.
When is Christmas?
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The predominate religion in which Diwali is celebrated.
What is Hinduism? (Janism and Skihism, and Newar Buddhists are other predominately Southeast Asian religions that celebrate Diwali or a similar festival of lights.)
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Mid-October to Mid-November
When does Diwali take place? (Diwali is a national holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Manuritius, Guyana, Trinidad, Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore, and Fiji.)
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Common winter decorations in homes, offices, and other places of business featuring lights and ornaments.
What are Christmas trees? (Can be live evergreens or artificial.)
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Common gifts exchanged during Diwali.
What are sweets and dried fruit?
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The festival of lights celebrated primarily by Southeast Asians.
What is Diwali? (A five day celebration with the third day being the actual "Festival of Lights." Light is a symbol used to illustrate knowledge and goodness and the banishment of ignorance and evil. Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity is worshiped on the third day of the festival.)
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Colors associated with decorations during Diwali.
What are red, green, and yellow? (Fireworks and gambling are often used for entertainment during Diwali.)