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    Nov 26, 2012 |Column| Orlando Sentinel

  1. Readers weigh in on non-Christian holidays

    <strong>Greg:</strong> I'm not really sure what your point was in discussing days off for religious holidays like Diwali, a Hindu holiday. As you know, the U.S. is a Judeo-Christian country and we choose to take religious (Christian) days off. I hope you were not trying to say that it is wrong for Christians in the U.S. to do that. <strong>John</strong>
    Greg: I'm not really sure what your point was in discussing days off for religious holidays like Diwali, a Hindu holiday. As you know, the U.S. is a Judeo-Christian country and we choose to take religious (Christian) days off. I hope you were not trying...

    Tags: Religious Festivals, Michael Jackson, Belief and Faith, Hinduism, The Pilgrims

    2. Nov 12, 2012 |Column| Orlando Sentinel

  2. Most Muslims, Hindus don't take time off from work for holidays

    As we head into a busy holiday season highlighted by Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, let me be among the first to wish you Merry Diwali and a Happy Al-Hijra!
    As we head into a busy holiday season highlighted by Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, let me be among the first to wish you Merry Diwali and a Happy Al-Hijra! Diwali, a Hindu holiday known as the "festival of lights," starts Tuesday. On Thursday,...

    Tags: Hinduism, Business, Passover, New Year's Day, India

    3. Nov 3, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Diwali events around L.A.

    Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, is the culture's most lavishly celebrated holiday.
    Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, is the culture's most lavishly celebrated holiday. Rather like Christmas and New Year's Eve rolled into one, the five-day fete is filled with parties, street festivals, fireworks, gift giving — and oh, yes,...

    Tags: Music, New Year's Day, Entertainment Events, Vegetarian Diet, Arts and Culture

    4. Nov 3, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Diwali, when L.A. lights up with Indian sweets and snacks

    Thousands of shimmering lanterns illuminate India's towns and villages in an otherworldly glow on Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. Hindu households set out rows of <em>diya,</em> small clay lamps, to create a symbolic path for Lord Rama on his legendary return home after 14 years of exile. The whole nation, Hindu or otherwise, throws itself into five days of frenzied celebrating with fairs, gift giving and nonstop family gatherings.
    Thousands of shimmering lanterns illuminate India's towns and villages in an otherworldly glow on Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. Hindu households set out rows of diya, small clay lamps, to create a symbolic path for Lord Rama on his legendary...

    Tags: Religious Festivals, Hinduism, Religion and Belief, Vegetarian Diet, Holidays

    5. Jul 8, 2012 |Story| Fetchtoto

  5. Upcoming events at Century II

    Here are the latest events scheduled to appear at Century II for the next 2 weeks:
    Here are the latest events scheduled to appear at Century II for the next 2 weeks:   2012 Fashionetta, presented by Beta Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, at 6 p.m. on November 3 in Concert Hall.  For more information, call 712-3700.  ...

    Tags: Robert Gates, Culture

    6. Oct 16, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  6. Vegan Indian Cooking -Celebrating Diwali with Chef Anupy Singla

    WGN/ CLTV reporter turned chef, turned author Anupy Singla is back at the WGN studios to share a recipe from her new book, "Vegan Indian Cooking."
    WGN/ CLTV reporter turned chef, turned author Anupy Singla is back at the WGN studios to share a recipe from her new book, "Vegan Indian Cooking." Meet Anupy and hear some more secrets for easy Indian cooking at home Friday, October 19th, 5pm at the...

    Tags: Onions, Cilantro, Chile, Recipes, Tomatoes

    7. Jul 2, 2012 |Story| Daily American

  7. Bollywood coming to Bottle Works

    Amidst the rumbling and revving engines during Thunder in the Valley, the faint sound Indian music comes from Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center in Cambria City during the Mini Indian Food Festival. The dance group Bollywood Believe dances to the music...

    Tags: Entertainment, Music, Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture, Festive Events

    8. Jun 19, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Eccentrics, dreamers and seekers flock to Crestone, Colo.

    For thousands of years, the high, arid San Luis Valley has spawned tales of the strange and the fantastic.
    Special to the Los Angeles Times
    For thousands of years, the high, arid San Luis Valley has spawned tales of the strange and the fantastic. Native Americans called it the Bloodless Valley, setting aside their weapons as they made vision quests up sacred Blanca Peak, the great sentinel...

    Tags: Denver, Hinduism, Colorado, Yoga, Politics

    9. Apr 25, 2012 |Story| KY3-TV

  9. Fall/Winter 2011 Contest Winners

    Fall/Winter 2011 Contest Winners A Christmas Snow Live! Ticket Winners Week 1 - Stacia Elliott Week 2 - Kathy Weidman Week 3 - Lisa Waltrip Week 4 - Diane Greene MU vs. KU Football Ticket Winners Prize 1 - Kim Senn Prize 2 - Dorothy Holmes 3...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Personal Service

    10. Dec 20, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  10. Songs of Good Cheer essay contest entries

    Change of Subject
    The prompt for this year's "Songs of Good Cheer" reader contest was simple: "Write a short essay about a memorable moment involving a holiday song." My co-host for the "Songs..." concerts, Mary Schmich, writes about the results in her Wednesday......
    11. Nov 29, 2011 |Story| KCPQ-LTV

  11. Children's Museum of Seattle showcases winter festivals from around the world

    The Festival of Lights opened at the Children&rsquo;s Museum of Seattle this week&mdash;showcasing what the home of a family celebrating Diwali would look like.
    Q13 FOX News Online
    The Festival of Lights opened at the Children’s Museum of Seattle this week—showcasing what the home of a family celebrating Diwali would look like. “Each week, the exhibit allows children to walk into the dwelling of a family...

    Tags: Religious Festivals, Kwanzaa, Museums, Arts and Culture, Hanukkah

    12. Sep 7, 2011 |Story| Daily American

  12. Christianity in India

    I would like to congratulate the young man who traveled to India on a mission to evangelize and on his passion for his faith. I wish him all the best wherever his faith takes him.   After reading the article in the Daily American  on Aug. 14, I...

    Tags: Christianity, Hinduism, India, Arts and Culture, International Travel

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