Exploring Global Influences on Pre-1920 Electrical Holiday Lighting: A Comparative Study with India.

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Considering the advent of electrical holiday lighting in the West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, how did traditional Indian lighting techniques and cultural practices, such as Diwali decorations, influence or inspire the development of these early electrical holiday lights? Were there any cross-cultural exchanges or shared design elements between Western and Indian lighting traditions during this period?