In the Pacific Northwest, the culture of India is represented through the Spokane Hindu community, the Indian Youth Club of Spokane, and the Spokane Indian community.
All of these groups that represent the culture of India in the Pacific Northwest have events celebrating their culture, religion, and community. When putting on these events they celebrate many holiday traditions. One winter holiday tradition is the celebration of Makar Sankranti. This is a celebration of the winter solstice.
Another holiday tradition that is celebrated by the Spokane Hindu community in the winter, is Basant Panchami and Maha Shivaratri. Some holiday traditional deserts are Gulab Jamun & laddu.
Some traditional holiday decorations include lighting oil lamps, string lights, lanterns, and Rangoli. During the winter holidays & festivals, women wear a lot of jewelry, silk sarees, and precious gems while men wear Kurtas and Dhotis.