hello Yok; How are you? I have been in East Ohio building a fence at my cousins farm. Almost a 1/3 of a mile, hard work, but weather is nice so it is not so bad. Cousin does not have internet or computer. He is very old fashioned.
So... you like Christmas, yes? Me too. People don't have to go to church or be Christian to celebrate Christmas... I think most parents tell their kids stories about Santa Claus and make them to believe he is real. A fat, jolly, man with flying reindeer who brings presents to children all over the world. Haha, what's not to lIke?
Loy krathong festival? In many ways I am a dumb American. I do not know very much about your culture or your festivals. Forgive my ignorance. Is it a Buddhist merit festival? Tell me more...
take care, Cliff