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Kuswar at Christmas Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Dec 22, 2021
At this time of the year, kitchens in India, are bustling हलचल centers of sweet-making activity called Kuswar. It is Christmas time and for the many Christians and Catholics who make up about 2.5 percent of the population आबादी, it is an exciting time of year. These communities समुदाय prepare food unlike the common food…
How to spend Christmas in Mumbai Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Dec 14, 2021
Christmas in Mumbai was and will still remain a magical experience जादुई अनुभव for this writer. The weather in Mumbai is a nice 75 degrees Farenheit and not humid, (I know that does not sound like Christmas to most Americans). Actually this is one of the best times to go to India. Ex patriates प्रवासियों…
Christmas in India Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Dec 7, 2021
People tend to forget that the Christian Apostle Thomas went to India to spread the Christian message संदेश. The Indians killed him for his efforts. But, his message remained स्थिर रहा and is still thriving today. Christianity spread throughout India and there are stories of many devout धार्मिक Christians martyred for their faith, even today…
Popular Podcasts about India Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Nov 29, 2021
More and more Indians are tuning into podcasts and more and more Indians are creating बनाना wonderful content विषय on podcasts in India. Topics range from romance प्रेम लीला, to Bollywood, current events वर्तमान घटनाएं, and stories of real people from India. Current Events and Culture The first podcast I chose चुना to listen to…
How do Desi’s Celebrate Thanksgiving. Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Nov 22, 2021
We are counting down the days to Thanksgiving – an annual वार्षिक American holiday every November. Americans give thanks on this day for many reasons कारणों. But the primary reason is to celebrate the commonly taught history कारणों of the first shared harvest between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. So what does Thanksgiving mean…
The Five Days of Diwali Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Nov 18, 2021
Meaning of Diwali Diwali means a row of lights. The lights दीपक in question are not necessarily modern lights but more the little clay oil lamps तेल का दिया one sees in Indian homes. Lights are an essential part of the decorations सजावट of Diwali as the light is meant to ward off evil. People…
How America Celebrated Diwali 2021 Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Nov 10, 2021
Last week, Hindus in America celebrated Diwali, the Hindu festival त्यौहार of lights. At one time this would have seemed far-fetched. But, this year I was surprised विस्मित to read a Target ad on Diwali! Then, as the week went by I saw more and more news समाचार about the festival on television. I also…