Sri Lankans usually celebrate the coming of their New Year with a host of cultural rituals and special feasts.<br /><br />But due to the rising cost of living the festivities are a little subdued this year.<br /><br />he depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee, and inflation which rose sharply following a massive increase in fuel costs, have hit people's pockets.<br /><br />he hard times may push some to use up their savings or to get into debt in order to buy things for the holiday.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez reports from Colombo.
