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15 People Share Their Take On The Surging Popularity Of Diwali In The United States Of America

"Festivals bridge cultural gaps. A forum user asked, "How do Americans view Diwali's rising popularity?" 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

As a Buddhist convert in New Jersey, a state populous with Indians, I adore the vibrant festivities and positivity.

HOPE TO GET INVITED TO CELEBRATE

"I love it. Though not my holiday, I hope to join others for whom it's essential, to understand its meaning."

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 celebrate a holiday of light during dark times. It's our essential need to combat the darkness. 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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