Funtush, what did you do for Tihar? Now ask you folks what their grandparents did for TIhar. See if you are doing exact same thing that has been being done every generations, I guarantee you that most of what you do is different.

Things change. I don't advocate copying everything, but religion and cultures evolve from what goes around you. Assimilation and adaptation are part of our culture.

We never called it Rangoli, but we always made colorful decorations in front of the door since I can remember.

I seriously have problem with people posting in FB and Twitter ridiculing these practices. Why don't you enjoy what you enjoy and stop acting holier-than-thou?