Peter Reeves (2014). The Encyclopedia of the Sri Lankan Diaspora. Editions Didier Millet. m/s. 113. ISBN978-981-4260-83-1., Quote: "The key festivals celebrated by Sri Lankan Tamils in Canada include Thai Pongal (harvest festival) in January, Puthuvarusham (Tamil/Hindu New Year) in April, and Deepavali (Festival of Lights) in October/November."