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Celebrate the Harvest Season Fun Crafts, Recipes, and Quizzes for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal!

Celebrate the Harvest SeasonFun Crafts, Recipes, and Quizzes for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal!
TINA KHATRI
As the winter chill fades away and the harvest season begins, it's the perfect time to celebrate Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal with some fun, creative activities! These festivals are all about joy, renewal, and togetherness, so why not make the most of your weekend by diving into a few easy crafts and treats? Whether you're crafting colourful paper lanterns, making a unique dessert, or testing your festive knowledge with a fun quiz, there's something for everyone. Get ready to embrace the season with these exciting ideas!
Brighten up your home with Colourful Paper Lanterns—a wonderful craft to celebrate Lohri and Makar Sankranti! These lanterns symbolise the warmth and light that guide us through winter into the harvest season.
Ready to test your knowledge? Complete this festive quiz to learn more about the traditions, foods, and fun customs that make Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal so special!

Desert Rose Strawberry Tiramisu
Ingredients
24 lady fingers
2 cups whipped cream (store-bought)
8 oz cream cheese (1 block)
½ cup sugar
1 Tbsp Desert Rose
6 Tbsp tahina
½ cup water
Pinch of salt
1 cup strawberry syrup (store-bought)
Directions
Mix Cream: Blend cream cheese, sugar, Desert Rose, tahina, and water until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
Layer: Dip lady fingers into strawberry syrup and layer in a pan. Spread cream mixture on top. Repeat with another layer.
Top: Sprinkle Desert Rose on top.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serve: Enjoy chilled!

Colourful Paper Lanterns
Materials Needed:
Coloured construction paper
Scissors, glue
String or ribbon (for hanging)
Instructions:
Cut a rectangular piece of construction paper.
Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
Cut slits along the folded edge, leaving a border at the top and bottom.
Unfold the paper and roll it into a cylinder to form the lantern.
Attach a string or ribbon at the top to hang it.
Decorate with sequins, glitter, or drawings for added effect.

Festival Quiz: Reasons, Cultural Significance, and Fun Facts
1. Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated?
Answer: Harvest
2. What does the festival of Lohri signify in terms of seasonal change?
Answer: Winter
3. Which crop is traditionally harvested during Pongal in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Rice
4. What zodiac sign does the Sun move into during Makar Sankranti?
Answer: Capricorn
5. In which month is Lohri typically celebrated?
Answer: January
6. What traditional dance is performed in Punjab during Lohri celebrations?
Answer: Bhangra
7. Which bird is often associated with the celebration of Makar Sankranti because it flies during this period?
Answer: Kite
8. What is the name of the special sweet dish prepared during Pongal, made with newly harvested rice?
Answer: Pongal
9. What is the main purpose of the bonfire during Lohri celebrations?
Answer: Purification
10. Which festival is often called the "Festival of Harvest" in South India?
Answer: Pongal
11. During which Indian month does Makar Sankranti typically fall?
Answer: Magha
12. Which animal is traditionally worshipped during Pongal for its role in agriculture?
Answer: Cow
13. What is the main reason people celebrate Makar Sankranti in terms of astronomy?
Answer: Sunrise
14. In what form is sugarcane mostly used during Pongal?
Answer: Offerings
15. Which instrument is commonly used during Lohri celebrations to create rhythm?
Answer: Dhol
16. What color is traditionally associated with Makar Sankranti, symbolizing warmth and new beginnings?
Answer: Yellow
17. What is traditionally sung during the Lohri festival?
Answer: Sundri
18. What is the significance of the Sun during Makar Sankranti?
Answer: Movement
19. What is the name of the harvest festival celebrated in Maharashtra, which is similar to Pongal?
Answer: Makar Sankranti
20. What type of food is traditionally offered to the bonfire during Lohri?
Answer: Sesame
21. Which fruit is commonly associated with the celebrations of Pongal?
Answer: Banana
22. What is the significance of lighting the bonfire during Lohri?
Answer: Heat
23. What is the name of the popular kite-flying competition during Makar Sankranti in Gujarat?
Answer: Uttarayan
24. During which season is the Pongal festival celebrated, marking the end of the harvest season?
Answer: Winter
25. What is the special offering made to the Sun god during Makar Sankranti?
Answer: Til
26. What symbol is used to decorate homes and temples during Pongal?
Answer: Kolam
27. What is the name of the ceremonial dance performed during Pongal in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Kummi
28. What is the name of the primary food ingredient that marks the festive dishes of Pongal?
Answer: Rice
29. In which state is Lohri celebrated with the greatest enthusiasm?
Answer: Punjab
30. What season does Makar Sankranti mark the beginning of?
Answer: Spring

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