Magh Bihu’s Stealing Tradition

During Magh Bihu, there’s a tradition where people “steal” things like fences, haystacks, or even chickens as part of the celebration. It’s all meant to be playful and fun, but it does make you wonder,is it really okay? In many places, it’s seen as harmless. People often know it’s coming and even leave things out on purpose to join in the fun. But sometimes this playful tradition crosses a line. Because let’s be realthose who end up losing things are often from poorer households, and it can cause real stress or hardship. When that happens, can it still be called harmless fun?