Fan the Flames of Good Cheer This Lohri with Special Gifts: 10 Gifts You Must Give Friends and Family (2019)

Lohri is a Punjabi folk festival, celebrated in winters. It is mainly celebrated in the northern parts of India, especially Punjab. It is celebrated on the night before Makar Sankranti. It is celebrated as ending of winter season and welcoming of longer days to mark the sun moving to the northern hemisphere. It is mainly observed by Sikhs and Hindus residing in parts of Punjab.

Lohri is linked to Bikrami calendar and is mainly celebrated on a day before Makar Sankranti. It mainly falls in the month of Paush and in most years on 13th of January. Lohri has a special significance for farmers and agricultural community because it marks the beginning of a new financial year because, on this day, they settle the division of the products of the land between themselves and the tillers.

Lohri assumes greater significance if there has been a happy event in the family such as the birth of a child or a marriage in the past year. The family then plays host to relations and friends and merry-making is the order of the day. Most people participate in dancing the bhangra (a folk dance) to the accompaniment of the dholak.

There are many folklores about Lohri. It was celebrated at end of the traditional month when winter solstice occurs. It is the celebration of days getting longer. It is an ancient mid-winter Hindu festival, celebrated in areas of Himalayas where winters are way too colder than in other parts, and traditionally bonfires are lit in yards after few weeks of working for rabi season crops. People gather around these bonfires and sing and dance along. Punjabis celebrate this for a different reason, as a crop festival and in worship for sun deity (Surya), asking god for heat and thanking him for his return. They reverence the fire for the goddess of Lohri.

Another tale we can hear is of Dulla-Bhatti. According to which, there lived a man whose name was Abdullah Bhatti at times of Mughal emperor Akbar. He saved many girls who were being sold in the market as slaves. Children go to houses singing songs with this name included, and they receive snacks in a treat for their songs.

If you want to gift something for this Lohri, how about some seasonal edibles. Flavoured popcorn or a basket full of fruits, or favourite sweets or varieties of chocolates are a great idea. Alternatively, as it is celebrated in mid-January, why not gift some useful, simple shawls or scarves!

Budget plays an important role while selecting gifts for your loved ones. You can't spend huge amount of money on a single gift.You are going to present gifts to many people thus make sure you should buy beautiful and useful gifts in bulk so that you can get those at some discount.

If you want to go one step ahead for close family, then gift something different and memorable, go for some cool and beautiful dresses on this Lohri. We all know festivals means tasty food and beautiful dresses, but you can also gift your loved ones some lovely dress to make this festival season a memorable day. Optimise your budget and spend according to that. This will save a lot of time and energy while shopping.

This Lohri, want to try something new? Then why don't you try giving some personalised gifts such as personalised dry fruit basket, name printed beer glass, photo frame collecting memories of past Lohri celebrations and so on goes this list for personalised gifts? Giving personalised gifts leave a special imprint on the receiver. This way will always remember of you whenever they look at your gift.

If you are attending Lohri celebration at a formal arena, like office celebration or so, go for a beautiful flower bouquet that would make the evening more beautiful. Flowers signify beauty along with some special aroma that calms the mind and makes the environment seem relaxing and soothing. Surprises like sweet candy, flowers and scented candles are sweet and surely wins the hearts of many.

Wondering where to get them? A florist in that street next to you can get this done. If not, then don't worry, we have tons of websites that can get these right to our doorstep such as Archies, Ferns and Petals etc. However, if you want to add some personal touch, drop a secret note into that bouquet. Do you own a beautiful garden? Go and get some gorgeous flowers and wrap them beautifully and your homemade, handmade bouquet is ready.

This heart shaped rose bouquet on Archies can win anyone's heart. It has 12 red roses that are perfectly arranged in heart shaped form along with contrasting seasonal fillers. The bouquet is wrapped with texture of green leaves which make it even more beautiful. You can get one for your loved one for just Rs.795 on Archies.

Gifting dry fruits is a traditional way being followed from ages, add a little trend to them and get a bouquet made of dry fruits or a decorative jar filled with dry fruits in a beautiful design. Dry fruits are a healthy snack, and they can consume it anytime. The receiver will always appreciate such healthy and useful gift.

If you want to gift your special ones something like this Warm Thoughts. This is a jar filled with a variety of dry fruits and is your gifting solution. In this glass vase you will get 100 grams of almonds, 100 grams of cashew nut, 100 grams of pista, and 200 grams of raisins. You can get this for Rs.1,299 on fnp.com.

Traditionally, rewri and gajak has been distributed to relatives on this festive occasion for as long as anyone can remember. Are you a good cook? If yes, make these by yourself and decorate on a beautiful platter or box and wrap them up to give as gifts. Sweets like these on this type of special occasion connects heart like no other gift item can ever be. Rewari and Gajak are considered as a way to convey the warmth of home and joyous sentiments of being together. You can order 500 gms for just Rs.549 on a1gifting.com.

Who doesn't love having sweets on a festive day? Get some tasty mouth-watering sweets packed in a presentable platter or as a hamper to gift your loved ones. remember not to forget those yummy jaggery and peanut chikkis.

Again these can be easily made at home or can be brought from a nearby bakery or sweet shop, but you want some really good and tasty stuff, check Manganlal Chikki's online store for whole nut Chikkis where you can buy 400 gm chikkis for just Rs.160.

Go for some gifts that decorate the house and also remind us of the values behind these festivals such as wall hangings or khanda hangings. Even if you want to gift a beautiful scenery, or a painting or any wall decoration that would bring a light to the house, you should check online for a wider range of varieties and easy delivery. One such site is Flipkart, that can be your one stop for all shop. This painting of seven horses could be the best thing to be gifted on this occasion. You can get this SAF Seven Horses painting in ink, measuring 14 inch x 20 inch at a discounted price of Rs.299 on flipkart.com.

We don't think there exists anyone who doesn't love chocolates. Get some chocolate filled choco bucket or chocolate bouquet that can melt anyone's heart in minutes. For some great gifting ideas or packing ideas for your sweet chocolates, a big basket is at your rescue. Though you can personally buy some for yourself and pack it or wrap it up, getting it delivered to doorstep is the better and best option. Giving chocolates is like sharing your ups and downs with your close ones.

On this occasion of Lohri, why don't you gift this beautiful bouquet filled with 10 Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolates pasted on pink paper packaging and tied with blue ribbon? It will cost you around Rs.599 on giftalove.com.

Get some beautiful scarfs for elders or sweater and gloves with socks set for babies or kids that show your love for them and make them feel warm this winter. Winter wear has a wide range and with every passing year, a new trend sets in.

This multicolour stole can be paired with any outfits. It is made of polycotton material which makes it stronger and durable. It will not only prevent them from the chilling cold but also make them remember of you whenever they will pair it with their favourite outfits. You can get this for Rs.830 on igp.com.

Do you want to gift something different on this Lohri? Then opt for these beautiful printed, plain, silver or golden painted bowls or dry fruit holders that look elegant and are also quite useful.

This beautiful set on Ferns and Petals is the perfect choice for this occasion. In this gift set, you will get 2 vessels, one of diameter 3 inches and one of 2 inches along with one tray and 2 spoons. You will also get 100 gms of almonds and 100 gms of cashew nuts along with the handi set. It will cost you around Rs.2,599 on fnp.com.

If you are a person who likes to be an all-rounder or a confused one to select one from many, this Box of Varieties](https://www.amazon.com/Snacks-Super-Candy-Variety-Pounds/dp/B01COG8S4C?th=1) is your type. this is a collection of chocolates, sweets, snacks, spicy and some sentiments (greeting card) sent altogether. Box of varieties can be found in a particular category or a mix of multiple categories.

You can get this 3-pound box filled with varieties of Candies. In this box, you will get around 100 different kinds of candies like Twizzlers, Nerds, Gummy Bears, Life Savers and many more. It will cost you around Rs.1,619 on Amazon.

Have you ever thought of giving something which can help the recipient in managing his important keys like house locker keys, car keys, bike keys, or any other type of keys he has? On this occasion of Lohri, gift them this personalised wooden key holder engraved with their surname. It will definitely make them happy, and they will always remember you for such a nice and cute gift. You have to provide the surname of family of the recipient to Ferns and Petals while ordering it. It will be engraved on the wooden block just above the hangers. It can hold a maximum of 6 keys. The gift looks quite beautiful and attractive on the wall and comes under Rs.699 on fnp.com.