Makar Sankranti/Pongal, Lohri
Hindu
A celebration of the sun’s journey to the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere. Makar translates to ‘Capricorn’, which corresponds to January in the Gregorian calendar, and Sankranti means ‘transition.’ Lohri and Pongal are celebrated primarily in northern and southern India respectively.
Date details: Celebrated on January 14 most years and January 15 during leap years.
General practices: Attending social gatherings, decorating, gift-giving, and making treats.