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This area is multicultural and diverse with people from all over the world.  That is one of the BEST things about this area.  It brings in a variety of faces, food, languages, experiences and cultural traditions.   But it seems if that White people want only the parts of a global society that benefits them (food, exposure for their kids, feeling good about saying we have friends from all over, trinkets).

But don't want the inconvenience of having those people feel like they truly are a part of the American fabric by recognizing holidays of their faith.

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PP, I honestly don't think that the posters on this thread who are saying that Diwali and Lunar New Year are not American holidays and the people who celebrate them are not Americans actually do appreciate these things (i.e., food, exposure for their kids, feeling good about saying we have friends from all over, trinkets). Well, maybe the food. Overall, I think that they would be happier if it were still 1970 in Montgomery County. But maybe those posters can speak for themselves here.

Also, like you, I am assuming that those posters are white. But I am also white and agree with you, and I have plenty of white friends who agree with you, so I hope that you will not believe that all white people are of the "we are American and you are not" persuasion.[/quote]

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