Having expanded my early Christian roots to a more universal understanding of 
God and 
religion, I am always impressed by the lack of fear, guilt, and hate in 
Hinduism, 
Vaishnavism in particular.  I embrace the holidays of many religions, especially in the celebratory seasons where love is most abundant.  I have never liked the "we love our religion and hate yours" mentality. Better, "goodwill to all."