There’s an aura of excitement building up, especially in the Northern states of India, as the festival of Lohri is right around the corner! Celebrated usually on the 13th of January every year, Lohri signifies the beginning of the harvest season and the end of the winter season. Despite slight regional variations, the celebrations commonly include singing & dancing around a bonfire, preparing tasty delicacies, and exchanging gifts. Looking to give your loved ones a meaningful and thoughtful return gift this Lohri? Here are some Lohri return gift ideas that you should check out.
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Best Lohri Return Gift ideas
Gifts make festive occasions much more cheerful. No matter how small or big a gift is, it is sure to bring joy to the person who’s receiving it. Whether you’re looking to buy Lohri return gifts for your guests, or you’re looking to send Lohri gifts to your loved ones who aren’t with you this festive season, we’ve got something for you! Scroll down for the best Lohri return gift ideas that your dear ones will surely love.
Jhumkis
Jhumkis make for the perfect ethnic accessory that can be worn during any festive occasion! It makes for an affordable Lohri return gift idea that you won’t have to bust your budget for. Jhumkis come in various price ranges, so depending on your budget, you can choose which ones to buy. We are especially loving this ravishing golden and green jhumki earring from Sukkhi that features a beautiful kundan design.
Flavoured Popcorn
Popcorn is one of the most popular Lohri snacks and is also one of the foods that is fed to the sacred fire as part of the harvest ritual. Since popcorn is a significant part of the celebration, you can also give gourmet popcorn as return gifts for Lohri! This festive gift box from 4700 BC Gourmet Popcorn contains tins of popcorn in 4 flavours- Hawaiian Barbeque Cheese, Himalayan Salt Caramel, Nutty Tuxedo Chocolate and Mocha Walnut Chocolate popcorn.
Mason Jars With Dry Fruits
Dry fruits make for great gifting options for any festival. Instead of giving dry fruits in boxes, you can get creative with the packaging, and gift the dry fruits in beautiful mason jars! We’re particularly loving these airtight, leakproof glass jars by Home Centre that are perfect for you to pack the dry fruits in. These make for beautiful return gifts for Lohri, and your guests can also use the jars later for storage purposes in their kitchens.
Scented Candles
Help your loved ones elevate the ambience of their home by giving them scented candles as Lohri return gifts. The candles sit within a tumbler glass that adds to the decor of the house. Made with essential oils, the candles when lit fill the room with a mild, long-lasting, soothing scent. You will find a large variety of scented candles with different fragrances and colours to choose from.
Woolen Scarf
Since the winter season is here, woolen scarves and stoles will make for great Lohri return gifts for your loved ones! This multicolour printed Merino wool scarf by Jaypore looks simply stunning, and gives all the festive feels. You can buy scarves of your choice that fit your budget, as they come in varying price ranges.
Chocolate Gift Box
“That’s too much chocolate”, said no one ever! You can never go wrong with gifting chocolates on any occasion. This ‘Happy Lohri’ chocolate gift box contains 12 chocolates with fillings of roasted almonds, fruit and nuts, and butterscotch. It makes for an excellent budget-friendly Lohri return gift that your guests will love!
Potli Bags
Potli bags can be styled with your traditional outfits and can be used during any festive and wedding functions. They make for great Lohri return gifts that your guests will surely love! This peach and beige brocade potli bag by Lobaanya looks simply stunning, elegant, and has beautiful detailing of sequin lace and pink tassels. This Lohri return gift is sure to leave your guests impressed.
Diffuser
Apart from helping spread a pleasant fragrance, diffusers can also add to the beauty of your home- especially if the diffuser is as stunning as this one! This cobalt blue diffuser features a beautiful floral pattern, and this Lohri return gift is one that your guests will love to have.
Festive Accessories Gift Hamper
Here’s another ideal Lohri return gift that your female guests are simply gonna love! This gift hamper by Lobaanya contains ethnic festive accessories that can be used during any festive occasion. It includes a beautiful brocade face mask, a gold mask chain, a suede makeup pouch, a potli bag and a zari lace belt. All of this comes in a gold chrome finish reusable tray and the hamper is wrapped beautifully using net fabric.
Decorative Serving Tray
This decorative blingy serving tray looks oh-so-beautiful, and is surely a Lohri return gift that your guests will love receiving! This pinewood tray is wrapped in a pink silk dupion base and is detailed with gold gota work. It’s unique, festive and a useful gift- what’s not to love?
Sweet Box
You can’t go wrong with giving out sweets at festivals. Get yourself a few of these assorted sweet boxes with festive themed packing for Lohri return gift this year. The hamper comes with sweets that are commonly exchanged during Lohri such as til ladoo, gud til revdi and khajoor.
Tea Light Holders
Just how gorgeous are these tealight holders? If you’re looking for an affordable return gift for Lohri, this makes for a great option. All festivals call for new home décor, and your dear ones will love receiving these beautiful tealight holders that will add to the beauty of their homes.
Embroidered Clutch
You need not necessarily shell out a huge amount for Lohri return gifts. Something as affordable yet beautiful as this embroidered clutch can be the perfect Lohri return gift to give the women in your family, or your loved ones.
Bangle Box
Looking for a beautiful Lohri return gift for women? This wooden jewellery organizer/ bangle box can be a great option! It is really eye-catching and can help organize bangles systematically. It is perfect if you wish to gift something small, cute, and functional.
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Featured Image: Lobaanya, Rani Pink Gifts
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