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To cause people to gather or unite in one place or for one purpose.
Used to refer to two or more people being the object of the same action.
The last day of the year, the day before New Year's Day.
To give or distribute candies and desserts to others.
Small red packets containing money given as gifts during Chinese New Year to symbolize good luck.
A traditional performance in Asian cultures where performers mimic a lion's movements in a costume to bring good luck.
The common English name for Diwali, a major Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
In the context of Indian festivals, this refers to 'Mithai', a category of traditional Indian confectionery made with milk, sugar, and nuts.