The
various customs and traditions attached to the festival of Lohri signifies
the harvesting of the Rabi crops. The people of Northern India,
especially Punjab and Haryana celebrate Lohri, to mark the end
of winter. Harvested fields and front yards are litup with flames of
bonfires, around which people gather to meet friends and relatives and
sing folk songs. For Punjabis, this is more than just a festival; it is
also an example of their love for celebrations. Lohri celebrates
fertility and the joy of life. People gather around bonfires, throw
sweets, puffed rice and popcorn into the flames, sing popular and
folksongs and exchange greetings.
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