Festivals Compared: British-Indian Woman’s Christmas–Diwali Viral Video Divides Social Media
A viral video shared by British Broadcaster Narinder Kaur sparked a discussion about cultural inclusion and secularism on social media. Kaur compared the way festivals in India and Britain are celebrated with the footage filmed at a Delhi-based hotel.
Kaur’s viral video highlights the holiday spirit in a nation where Christians are a minority. Around 2% of India’s population is Christian. Yet they celebrate Christmas as if it were the majority. It’s amazing! Respectful. Kaur’s post that accompanied the video stated, “All staff have Santa hats.” This video was uploaded to X on December 19 and quickly received over 5,000,000 views.
Around 2% of the population of India is Christian, yet they are celebrating Xmas like its the majority! Its amazing! Respectful.
— Narinder Kaur (@narindertweets) December 19, 2025
Staff all have Santa hats on..can you imagine uk hotel staff wearing turbans during Diwali? The right-wing would have a meltdown pic.twitter.com/CYgjgZ8dFJ
The broadcaster used a viral video to ask if similar acts of respect for culture would be accepted in the UK. She acknowledged that London celebrates major festivals such as Diwali, Eid and other religious holidays. However, she was unsure about the extent to which this inclusivity is embraced in corporate environments. Can you imagine UK staff in hotels wearing turbans on Diwali day? She added, “The right would go into a total meltdown.”
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Users have expressed mixed feelings about the viral video, debating whether it is cultural appropriation or appreciation. Kaur was compared to a pigeon by one user who said, “I beg you to disagree, we are tolerant here in the UK,” and another person agreed with Kaur, saying, “Well stated, it shows fear, insecurity and insecurity in many people in the UK.”
Britain didn't give india its rail networks as a gift or to help locals, infact they made them to extract wealth OUT of India and into Britain. But look how far Indian railways have come! Whilst British trains and networks lag embarrassingly behind.
— Narinder Kaur (@narindertweets) December 18, 2025
FYI – amritsar to dehli was… pic.twitter.com/lvRPR69O35
Other people raised the issue of the difference between the religious meaning of some clothing and the modern secular Christmas symbols. A commenter said, “I believe you have a valid point.” But I wouldn’t wear a Diwali turban because it doesn’t feel respectful. My teacher taught me that wearing a Santa Hat is not religious. I’m not Sikh. “I may be mistaken.”
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One user suggested that interfaith dynamics would be exacerbated if Muslims celebrated Christmas. Kaur replied directly, saying, “They wouldn’t yet? Muslims and Hindus both celebrate Christmas Day in Britain. Families get together and eat a meal of some kind. “I’m not quite sure what you are saying.”
