Holi gifts, or for that matter gifts to commemorate any social occasion is a matter of measured choice. While your whim or fancy in choosing a gift can work out lucky for you, more often than not, the receiver of the gift praises your choice because it is polite to do so, and because she or he wants to see you happy. So, to pick up that real winning gift from the confusingly huge number of options is both an art and a craft. Your choice of gifts should not only express your own personality, but must also take into account the receiver's choice as well as what is culturally right on the day of Holi.
For example, I have never seen the color "black" associated with Holi except of course the griming of faces with oil and the soot from Holika Dahan bonfires. But that, is an entirely different affair. Bright colors are most often associated with Holi and yellow and red receive special favor with Vasanti or Basanti (cream color with orange shade) being the culturally perfect color for Raslila the actual color festival. Vasanti is the color of Spring which is named Vasanta in Sanskrit, and Holi, or Raslila, or Dolyatra are all forms of the original Vasanta Utsav, the Spring Festival. So, without any doubt the presence of the Vasanti color on any presents has cultural significance.
Holi gifts are as numerous as artisans and manufacturers. Of course, a nice Pichkari and colors are welcome, but they are more Holi equipment than gifts, unless the Pichkari is a work of art and can grace a living room as a curio or art object. What would you prefer as a gift idea? Remember that the main reason of the color festival of Holi is the exchange of love between Radha and Lord Krishna. Holi symbolizes love, and laddus, though significant and symbolic, may not be sufficient Holi gifts.
Since sweetmeat packages and flowers are an invariable part of every Indian social occasion, nicely gift-wrapped packages of sweetmeat are of course good presents that are socially acceptable. But, that is more cultural than individual. When you are thinking of a unique gift, it must stand out from the crowd and draw comments. Even a single white rose can be a great option and more appreciable than that non-stick tawa your wife had been eyeing for quite some time. Utility oriented articles really do not fit in gracefully as Holi gifts but things of art and beauty are in tune with the festival of love and colors.
A Holi gift, of course, does not need to be tangible. Taking your family out for a dinner can also work as an appreciable gift. It's not all about necklace or bracelet, nor are they about cars or houses, or money. Holi gifts are more about love and your appreciation for your family members. So, visit some malls and online gift stores, keep a lookout for things that may impress and cause joy, and find that unique Holi gift that will speak a million words.
And just a parting warning, when choosing your Holi gift, please keep away from Baltis and Handis. While they will surely prove to be quite unique as Holi gifts, the effects may not be what is desired.
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