The word Indian is for people from the country of India. The word indigenous is used to describe native peoples of the land who lived there before the arrival of colonizers.

However, some people use "Indian" for indigenous people. It is not correct, but people do it anyway - this is because the earliest European colonizers of the Americas mistakenly called the native people "Indians."

Members of the indigenous peoples of the United States can be called Native Americans.

You can read more about the history of names for native peoples here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native American name controversy

Xmas Celebration

Celebrating a Secular Christmas

When you hear Christmas songs, instead of being grumpy (ever heard of Ebenezer Scrooge) smile and whistle along.Being cheerful during the Christmas season really will help in spreading Christmas spirit to those around you, plus it helps you enjoy it more too.Wish others a Merry Christmas if you know they celebrate Christmas.If youare not sure, just say Happy Holidays! Either way, you are spreading the holiday cheer.