Veterans Day honours those who served in the US armed forces, with thank-you gestures and donations.
Children’s Day in India is celebrated on 14 November and is a popular occasion to gift books, toys and games to kids.
Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru with prayers, langar and sweets shared with family and neighbours.
Thanksgiving is a family feast and a day for gratitude, with hostess gifts and thank-you gestures.
Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru with prayers, langar and sweets shared with family and neighbours.
Veterans Day honours those who served in the US armed forces, with thank-you gestures and donations.
Children’s Day in India is celebrated on 14 November and is a popular occasion to gift books, toys and games to kids.
Choti Diwali marks the victory of good over evil with the first lamps, rangoli and sweets exchanged between neighbours.
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.
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.
Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between sisters and brothers, with a tilak ceremony followed by gifts and a family meal.
Dhanteras opens the five-day Diwali celebration and is considered the most auspicious day to buy gold, silver and new utensils for prosperity.