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To: Thomas Haegin who wrote (88)	12/23/1997 7:46:00 PM
From: Stitch	Respond to of 9980

Thomas, I think you have initiated one of the liveliest and more interesting threads on SI. Thank you. It was a very timely idea. I hope it survives the economic crisis in Asia and becomes a small instrument of cross-boundary understanding. The Malaysians are in an enviable position insofar as holidays are concerned. Primarily three cultures populate Malaysia; Indian, Chinese, and Malay. So they start celebrating in November with Deepavali (Hindu Festival of Lights), carry on through Christmas, then the big one is Chinese New Year and Hari Raya at the end of January. My sense of it is that The latter two holidays are the most largely celebrated reflecting the ethniticity of the populace. But I wa surprised upon coming here the extent to which Christmas is observed. It is a national holiday and even non-Christian people do celebrate it with family get togethers or by accepting invitations to attend functions put on by their Chistian friends. On the day after Christmas we will have a party that includes attendees from all these groups as well as ex-patriates from Europe and the U.S. This year the malls were quiet. I will comment again as Hari Raya and Chinese New Year approaches. By the way. My family and I hope to "Christmas" in Switzerland next year. Neither my wife or young Chinese son (his natural father passed away when he was only 2 years old, he is Chinese, Malaysian) have never seen snow. If you have any tips on the wheres and whats we would welcome them. Skiing would be a priority. But then we have much time to discuss. Warmest Regards to you and yours for a wonderful holiday and a prosperous New Year! best, Stitch by the way. It is our plan to Christmas in Switzerland next year. My 9 year old son and-young at-heart wife have never seen snow.

To: Thomas Haegin who wrote (88)	12/23/1997 9:25:00 PM
From: B Tate	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9980

Thomas - Christmas is celebrated here but not quite with the same enthusiasm as Chinese New Year and Hari Raya. I was in one of the local shopping areas on Monday, Sg. Wang and it was jammed, significantly lots of people were carrying bags/purchases. Not sure if they were 'normal' presents or something less expensive. Didn't feel comfortable asking what they had in the bags ;-). The camera shop was doing a brisk business as were the stereo/TV shops. Thanks for getting the thread going, looks like you've got a hit on your hands! Congrats and Happy Holidays. bt