Lohri is celebrated today (Thursday 13 January) around the world to signify the end of winter and is one of the most joyful events on the Punjabi calendar.<\/p>\n
Lohri is a festival that is of great importance to farmers as it marks the beginning of longer and sunny days that allows crops to grow.<\/p>\n
The festival is also celebrated in urban areas as it offers an opportunity to see friends and family.<\/p>\n
The festival is celebrated by lighting bonfires in the main village square, eating festive food and dances.<\/p>\n
Gifts such as sweets will be exchanged during Lohri and prayers for a good crop yield will be sung.<\/p>\n
Lohri is also celebrated for a new bride or a newborn baby this represents a grand occasion and brings joyous to the families. The first lohri as a bride or newborn is celebrated with all family members, relatives, and friends on a wider scale.<\/p>\n
A traditional food consumed during Lohri is sugarcane which grows in many Indian fields, as well as radish and mustard greens, both of which are cultivated mainly in the winter months.<\/p>\n
One of the main dishes traditionally cooked on lohri is Sarson da Saag and Makki di Roti (a spinach dish with Punjabi flatbread) and Kheer (Rice Pudding).<\/p>\n
HAPPY LOHRI!<\/p>\n
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