Yuanxiao originated in the Han Dynasty. Later, after the evolution of time, its activities and contents became richer and richer. At first, it was called Shangyuan Festival. Later, in the Southern Song Dynasty, it was named "Lantern Festival" and many activities were added. Up to now, after the change of time, many interesting activities are gradually forgotten by people, and finally only eating Yuanxiao and solve riddles on the lanterns are kept.

1. Eat Yuanxiao

"Eat Yuanxiao on the fifteenth day of the first month", as a special food for festivals, Yuanxiao has a long history in China. It was originally called "glutinous rice balls", but later it was also called "Yuanxiao" because it was often eaten on Yuanxiao Festival, and businessmen also called it "Yuanbao".

Eating glutinous rice balls mainly prays for the whole family to be round and round. The glutinous rice used for making glutinous rice balls is flat in nature and sweet in taste, and has the functions of tonifying deficiency, regulating blood, invigorating spleen and appetizing, benefiting qi and stopping diarrhea, and has the functions of warming the middle warmer, promoting fluid production and moistening dryness. In addition, the conventional stuffing of all kinds of glutinous rice balls is mainly fruit and dried fruit, including sesame, walnut and peanut, plus vegetable oil, the nutritional value is "higher". Boiling dumplings in water is the simplest way, but also the healthiest way to eat them.

2. solve riddles on the lanterns

"solve riddles on the lanterns", also known as "playing riddles", is a unique form of entertainment with rich national style in China, and it is a characteristic activity of the Lantern Festival that has been circulating since ancient times.

Lantern riddles are interesting and informative, so they have long been loved by people. They are popular not only in China, but also as far away as Chinatown in the United States or in Southeast Asia, where lantern riddles are held every New Year, Lantern Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival, which is quite popular among people.

3. Flower viewing lamp

Lantern Festival is also called Lantern Festival. The custom of burning lanterns on Lantern Festival originated from the Han Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, the activities of enjoying lanterns became more prosperous. Lights were hung everywhere in the palace and streets, and tall lanterns, towers and trees were built. People regarded rabbits as auspicious things, and wherever rabbits went, they meant that good luck and reconciliation were transported there. People use this mascot to greet the gods and receive blessings, which embodies people's good wishes of praying for the blessing of the gods and looking forward to the bumper harvest of crops and the prosperity of people and animals in the coming year.