Goa loves its festivals - at times it can seem as though there are as many holidays as working days. Along with Hindu festivals such as Diwali and Holi, Goans celebrate myriad Christian festivals - not only Christmas and Easter, but also feast days specific to certain villages or parishes, as well as truly Goan events such as the Feast of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa. On top of this, more recent food and cultural festivals have been developed during the winter season (November to March) to capitalise on Goa's tourist numbers. Whereas most Christian festivals occur on set dates, Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar and change from year to year.

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