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January 05, 2005

Happy DiwahanukwanzidmasAnimation

Virgin Mobile’s latest promotion is a fine example of South Asian-inspired surrealist kitsch. Not to mention the visions you had the morning after the New Year’s party. No, Virginia, those weren’t sugarplums dancing through your head.

For art that so prominently features a Hindu motif, it sure is strange to extirpate Diwali from the name (Chrismahanukwanzakah). So, I’ve re-christened it, so to speak.

Happy Diwahanukwanzidmas, and watch the animation!

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manish on January 5, 2005 01:46 AM in Animation, Holidays, Humor, Religion · T·r·a·c·k·b·a·c·k address · Direct link · Email post



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¤ Gene Expression said: Holidays for the rest of us...transnationalists

Some of those commenting on "Church & State in Togo" are speculating about possible religious syncretisms. In this spirit of Chrismukkah or, if you prefer, Chrismahanukwanzakah, I offer the following:Ramawali Hajjnukkah Feliz NavrozOh, and happy Basant...
February 7, 2005 09:31 PM

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 1 · Amardeep on January 5, 2005 08:55 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I love the pic. I want that to be the cover of my book on secularism ...

And a little joke: The Punjabi/Sikh translation of "Santa" is "Christmas Papaji"


 2 · Raj on December 30, 2005 02:52 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Have plenty damn good Happy new year in the Paris India site http://www.indeaparis.com/index.php


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