title: Practice question.
abstract: Dawne Garrett is community matron, community services, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire With Christmas drawing near, it is timely to consider our celebration of cultural and religious festivals and recognise that they take place throughout the year. Notable dates this year include May 17, October 26, December 22 and December 25. These dates, Buddha Day, Diwali, Yule and Christmas respectively, have considerable significance for many members of our society and celebrating them can be of great spiritual importance. The 2001 census reveals that 70 per cent of people claim to have a religious or spiritual affiliation ( Office for National Statistics 2001 ).