Fun, Learning & Joy
Lohri for kids is about joy, warmth, and togetherness. Explore our interactive checklist to make the festival memorable through crafts, stories, and play.
Connecting Kids to Culture
This guide focuses on fun activities that teach tradition through experience. From safe bonfires to yummy snacks, every activity builds cultural awareness and creativity.
Be Creative
Engage in arts and crafts like making paper bonfires or greeting cards.
Move & Groove
Learn traditional songs and simple Bhangra steps to build confidence.
Story Time
Connect with values through stories like Dulla Bhatti and family history.
The Ultimate Kids' Checklist
Tick off these fun activities as you complete them!
Creative Activities
Music & Dance
Food & Fun
Safe Bonfire Ritual
Story Time
- Listen to the story of Dulla Bhatti
- Look at pictures or illustrations
- Act out a small scene (optional)
✔ Connects festival with values like bravery and helping others.
Games & Learning
- Lohri Quiz (foods, symbols, songs)
- Peanut counting game
- Match foods to meanings (til = warmth)
- Dress up in Punjabi clothes
✔ Makes learning playful.
Goodie Bag Ideas
- Popcorn Packet
- Peanuts/Til Laddoo
- Coloring Sheet
- "Happy Lohri" Tag
✔ Reinforces sharing & joy.
Values to Talk About
Bonus Activity
Take a family photo and let kids explain Lohri in their own words!
"Lohri for kids is about joy, not perfection."