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"Celebration" enlightens
By Nick Hanson
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Monday, December 9, 2002
Media Credit: Jason Risberg
The Miller Center is hosting a display for the remainder of the month called Celebrations of Light. It shows books and symbols that represent some of the different religious celebrations taking place during this time of the year.
In an effort to acknowledge a variety of cultural practices, the Miller Center is hosting "Celebrations of Light" for the remainder of the month.
The display presents a plethora of different religious and cultural celebrations that occur throughout the month.
Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism are just a few of the religious celebrations that are featured.
"I don't think a lot of people realize all of the holidays out there," said Emily Mrozek, senior. "Christmas is really overemphasized."
The visual tribute consists of books and artifacts placed within the glass casing in front of the library. The exhibit is available for public viewing for the remainder of December.
"They did a good job with the lighting so people will stop by and check it out," said Tuhin Rahman, senior. "I think about other people's culture when I look at it."
Sophomore Yassin Labyeds said recently he has indirectly encountered racism on the SCSU campus. He said that displays like the "Celebrations of Lights" are a key to educating people and preventing racism.
"Lately, there have been some issues about racism (on campus)," he said. "It's really nice that they present all religions and they represent diversity on campus."
Sophomore Joe Kerrigan said the display is a great educational tool for any student.
"Anyone who is complaining about having to subject themselves to different religions is ignorant," he said. "We are at a state university, and if you can't express your beliefs and opinions here, where else can you do it?"
He said the display is a great way to learn about the facts about all cultures.
"How else will we come together after Sept. 11, if we can't learn about each other?" he asked.
Knowing the people as well as the world around us is important said third year student Jeremy Bos.
"Religion is a big part of our culture," he said. "It's good for us to study our history."
"We should have more displays about different parts of the world," he said. "We're going to start doing things with the world and become more global."
The variety of cultural holidays on display spans the entire world. The list of celebrations shown include: Loy Kranthong (Buddhist), Diwali (Hindu), Eid-al-Fitr (Islamic), Saint Lucia Day (Scandinavian/Christian), Hanukkah (Jewish), Las Posadas (Christian), Yule (Wiccan), Kwanzaa (African American Interfaith), Advent/Christmas (Christian), Chinese New Year (Buddhist) and Chahar Shanbeh Suri (Persian).
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