How do we cope with a multicultural Christmas? While Kiwis who have been in New Zealand for generations grow up thinking Father Christmas is everywhere, some newer Timaru residents have a different world view.
However, most of South Canterbury’s international residents have some form of celebration, including classic Christmas symbols such as the Christmas tree.
Hindu Ketan Kolhe, of the Elizabeth St Dairy, said a lot of people celebrate Christmas in India.
Being a multicultural country with people from many religions, people tended to take part in other religious festivals as well as their own.
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