Dhanteras opens the five-day Diwali celebration and is considered the most auspicious day to buy gold, silver and new utensils for prosperity.
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1 event,Choti Diwali marks the victory of good over evil with the first lamps, rangoli and sweets exchanged between neighbours. |
1 event,Diwali, the festival of lights, is the biggest gifting occasion in India, with Lakshmi Puja performed in the evening and gifts exchanged with family, friends and colleagues. |
1 event,Govardhan Puja is celebrated with a mountain of food offered to Lord Krishna and marks the Hindu new year in many parts of western India. |
1 event,Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between sisters and brothers, with a tilak ceremony followed by gifts and a family meal. |
1 event,Veterans Day honours those who served in the US armed forces, with thank-you gestures and donations. |
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1 event,Children's Day in India is celebrated on 14 November and is a popular occasion to gift books, toys and games to kids. |
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1 event,Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru with prayers, langar and sweets shared with family and neighbours. |
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1 event,Thanksgiving is a family feast and a day for gratitude, with hostess gifts and thank-you gestures. |
1 event,Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season with big discounts, a great time to pick up gifts early. |
1 event,Small Business Saturday encourages shopping from independent local businesses and makers. |
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1 event,Cyber Monday is the online counterpart of Black Friday with deals on tech and online-only offers. |
1 event,Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity, a nice moment to give a donation in a loved one's name. |
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1 event,Hanukkah is the eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights, beginning at sundown on 4 December, with a gift for each night, gelt and family gatherings. |
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