Lantern Festival is held on the fifteenth day of the first moon at the end of the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Lanterns have been a part of China people's life for centuries, so it is not surprising to see the Lantern Festival.

People usually hang lanterns in gardens, outside houses and on boats. These lanterns are signposts to guide the souls of guests and ancestors to participate in the Lunar New Year celebrations. After the grand festival of 15 days, these lanterns illuminate the way for the soul to return to the afterlife.

Silk, paper and plastic lanterns come in different shapes and sizes, usually in many colors. Some are in the shape of butterflies, birds, flowers and boats. Other shapes are like dragons, fruits and animals symbolizing the year. The most popular lantern is the "horse racing" lantern, in which characters or animals rotate around the vertical axis of the lantern.

The special food of Lantern Festival is Yuanxiao or Tangyuan. These are round jiaozi made of sticky rice noodles. They can be filled as a dessert, or they can be made into vegetarian dishes and cooked into soup with vegetables, meat and shrimp. Jiaozi's circle is a symbol of wholeness, integrity and unity.

Lantern Festival is a day for family reunion and everyone-young, old, rich and poor-to enjoy themselves.

The translation is as follows:

China's New Year celebrations are held at the end of the year, on the day of May of the first month of 65438+. Lanterns have been a festival in China for centuries, so it is not surprising.

People usually hang lanterns on houses and boats outside the garden. The guests of these lights are ancestors' New Year celebrations. 15 two days later, they had a big meal, and these lights lit up the world after the resurrection.

Silk, paper and plastic lanterns come in different shapes and sizes and are usually brightly colored. There are butterflies, birds, flowers and boats. Others are symbols of dragons, fruits and animals. One of the most popular lanterns is "horse racing".

Especially whether zongzi is delicious or sweet. These fillings include dumplings, desserts, cooked soup, vegetables, meat and shrimp. The circle symbolizes the integrity, integrity and unity of reunion.

Yuanxiao is an opportunity for family reunion, so everyone-young, old, rich or poor-can enjoy the festival.

Cindy mj