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--Cr1imsoN-- t1_j9u9i1g wrote

Reply to comment by zorionek0 in Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Making Diwali a State Holiday by zorionek0

That’s honestly pretty cool. I mean I don’t celebrate it, but I think it’s good to have holidays from across the world that are recognized and celebrated in our country and state in general. Get us back to the cosmopolitan ideals that are meant to be what the U.S. is all about.

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zorionek0 OP t1_j9ucm7y wrote

Likewise, not my tradition but it's pretty cool to learn about new holidays. Plus, if people who do celebrate it want to get together with family this makes it easier.

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heightsdrinker t1_j9uo73y wrote

I’ve been to a couple Diwali celebrations and they are a lot of fun! I’m glad to see my home state become more inclusive.

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Au2288 t1_j9uoy52 wrote

Oh man Diwali is the best. 🪔🪔🪔 the food is amazing & ambience is amazing. Always worth the wait. Truly is amazing news.

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MegaGrubby t1_j9vu512 wrote

Their calendar has like 50 holidays on it so it's not much of a concession. I wonder what's their angle.

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dancing_light t1_j9vmmrf wrote

Exactly. And there’s plenty of Pennsylvanians who don’t celebrate Christmas and Good Friday but they are state holidays. The more the merrier I say!

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