the congregation

the Vatican

the Bible

the church

The fast

The iftar meal

The suhoor meal

Morning prayers

Overeating

Respecting your parents

Drinking water when you're thirsty

Reading the newspaper

That all three are basically the same religion

That Christians and Jews borrowed the idea of fasting from Islam

That these three religions share common traits

That all three religions are based on the idea of controlling appetite

Having a soda when you're thirsty

Going swimming when it's hot out

Running five miles every day to train for a marathon

Thanking your parents when they give you a birthday gift

Fasting

Self-denial

giving

fireworks

Both holidays revolve around eating lots of food

Both holidays involve parades and sporting events

Both holidays are solemn religious events

Both holidays emphasize family and gratitude