I can't believe how off the original question this topic has gone. From what i can see Winnie asked a simple question probably in the hope that somebody who has been in a similar situation could advise as to what they do at festival times etcs. When you don't know something about another culture or religion it's useful to know without making a fuss or sitting down with the person asking detailed questions about every possible senario in the future. Its great to have a little bit of guidance so you don't offend by acknowledging or not acknowledging something like a birthday etc. I do think the suggestion of talking to Jehova witnesses if they call a very good one but can't understand how the thread got diverted to child abuse and mortgages.