There is no period in the Gregorian calendar more demanding and transformative for diaspora Hindus than the weeks leading up to and culminating with Christmas. In daycares and schools, in workplaces and civic spaces, on television and in the digital media in North America, Hindus are constantly reminded about the holy days of Christians. Self-reflection is inevitable and inescapable when one is frequently enjoined to "Have a Merry Christmas" or even to "Enjoy the Holidays" when one sees no reason to celebrate the birth of Christ or when the days ahead are not considered holy.
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