LOHRI

For Punjabis, this is a very important festival. Lohri celebrates the harvesting of the Rabi crops, and is celebrated on the 13th of January. People gather in the evening around a community bonfire, perform prayers by going around the fire, and pour puffed rice, til, popcorn and other items as offerings into the bonfire. The evening is spent singing, dancing, and exchanging greetings with family and friends.