Holi, the festival of colours, works as a buffer festival between the two severe seasons – winter and summer. After going through the winter woes, people love to bath under the pleasant sun of March, the time when Holi celebrated in India. In a way Holi heralds the summer and people prepare themselves to welcome the hot season.

Holi refreshes us with its colourful character; it arrives at the beginning of spring, when trees shed their old leaves and don themselves with new flakes and flowers blossom to the fullest. The cool breeze gives us a gentle reminder that "this is my last touch to you and now we will meet next year". To welcome this festival, people host a party where myriad colours & scented water are thrown at each other. The tinted clothes and faces, happy hearts and cheerful activities run for the entire day in sprawling open squares in towns and villages. In the middle of this boisterous festivity, some men drink bhang – an intoxicating drink that adds more excitement to the festival.
After the all-day fun and frolic, it's time to kindle bonfire – a tradition that Indians follow for many years. People offer coconut and other grains to the holy fire and walk around chanting prayers. And then back home, families take rich dinner made of sweets & spices.
Holi is also a festival of romance, when lovers exchange vows to stay together forever. It's time to confess their secret feelings in the presence of everyone, and chances are that their feelings are reciprocated well. Moreover, people exchange Holi gifts with each other and send their love & affection. North Indians are very fond of this Holi festival, and therefore they never forget to send Holi gifts to India if they are away from India. For Holi gift ideas, visit Infibeam.com and find perfect 2012 Holi gifts for your loved ones.













