Popular Holi Customs and Traditions

A custom or tradition is a long-established action orKrishna also features in these songs. Hori are the
pattern of behavior in a community or group of people,special type of Holi folk songs which are also sung in
often one that has been handed down fromthese musical get-to-gethers.
generation to generation. So is the case with HoliBhang in Drinks and Sweets
traditions and customs. It is a festival that has its rootsMaking and drinking bhang ki thandai is another very
in age old beliefs and Indian mythology.popular custom of Holi. This drink is made by mixing
Holi Milan or Baithaksbhang with thandai (an indian milk shake). Bhang is
Many days or sometimes weeks before the actualmade from female cannabis or hemp plant, it can be
Holi-day, people sit together and sing Holi songs in Holiunderstood to be a homemade drug. People also mix
Milans. These are musical soirees or gatheringsbhang in sweets and other preparations being offered
involving traditional Holi music. The love story of Radhato guests.