When he turns away an opportunity for alms giving, he uses the zero growth rationale.

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Festivities involve fireworks, singing, celebrations of masses, funeral wakes, alms-giving and feasts.

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The festivities begin in May with firework displays, singing and praises, and continue in July with daily and nightly celebrations of masses, funeral wakes, alms-giving and feasts.

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Local pastors say inducement could be taken to mean anything, including giving alms to the poor.

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