Chinese people like to be lively and usually set off fireworks during the New Year, wedding receptions, etc. So can we set off fireworks during the Lantern Festival? Is it okay to set off fireworks during the Lantern Festival? Let’s introduce it together! Lantern Festival The origin of the custom of setting off fireworks

Legend has it that a long time ago, there were many ferocious birds and beasts, hurting people and livestock everywhere, so people organized to fight them. A divine bird got lost and landed on earth unexpectedly. was shot to death by an unsuspecting hunter. When the Emperor of Heaven found out, he was very angry and immediately issued a decree, ordering the Heavenly Soldiers to set fire to the human world on the 15th day of the first lunar month and burn all the human and animal property in the world. The Emperor of Heaven's daughter was kind-hearted and could not bear it. Seeing the innocent people suffering, he risked his life, secretly drove auspicious clouds to the world, and told people the news. When everyone heard the news, it was like a thunderbolt ringing above their heads. They were so frightened that they didn't know what to do. It took a long time before an old man came up with an idea. He said: "On the fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth of the first lunar month, every household will decorate their homes with lanterns, light firecrackers and set off fireworks. This way If you come, the Emperor of Heaven will think that people have been burned to death."

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement and prepared to go separately. On the night of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Emperor of Heaven looked down and found that The world was ablaze with red light and loud noises. This was the case for three consecutive nights. They thought it was the flames of a fire burning to make a fortune. In this way, people saved their lives and property. To commemorate this success, every first month of the year On the 15th, every household hangs lanterns and sets off fireworks to commemorate this day.

Can fireworks be set off during the Lantern Festival

If fireworks can be set off, try not to set them off, especially in some urban areas. It will seriously affect the rest of nearby neighbors, and it will also pollute the air! Of course, Chinese people like heat. If your area allows it, it is okay to set it off a little! Things to note when setting off fireworks

1. Choose legal sales outlets to buy fireworks

When purchasing, we must not be greedy for cheap and buy randomly. I remind everyone to choose products that have a clean appearance, no mildew, and are intact and undeformed, and check the products. Whether the sign is complete and clear, and whether it has the formal factory name, address, prompts, Chinese instructions, etc.

2. Do not buy or set off dangerous fireworks

We When purchasing, you should choose C and D level toy fireworks with relatively small amounts of explosives. Fireworks and firecrackers with low explosion sensitivity such as throwing, cracking and smashing cannons. Do not try to be cool and buy extremely dangerous fireworks and firecrackers. Oh!

3. Pay attention to the safety of storage and transportation of fireworks and firecrackers

When purchasing, I do not recommend that you buy too large a quantity of fireworks and firecrackers at one time. After all, the storage of fireworks and firecrackers is also a problem. It is worthy of our attention. We need to pay attention to the fact that fireworks and firecrackers must be kept away from fire sources, gas sources, and power sources!

4. Do not set off in prohibited places and areas

When setting off, we must Pay attention to whether the setting area and time are correct. I suggest that you set off in an open, flat, barrier-free outdoor venue. This way you can set off with confidence and without affecting other people's rest.

5. Civilized fireworks

We must set off in a civilized manner when setting off. I would like to remind some "naughty children" not to throw lit fireworks and firecrackers at crowds, vehicles, and buildings; in this way, their own safety cannot be guaranteed. It will also hinder the safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles.

6. Children must be supervised by adults when setting off fireworks and firecrackers

Children like to set off fireworks and firecrackers most during the Spring Festival. I recommend that children set off fireworks and firecrackers. When setting off fireworks and firecrackers, be accompanied by adults to avoid injuries caused by setting off fireworks and firecrackers.

7. If any abnormality occurs during the setting off of fireworks and firecrackers, do not immediately go to check. Abnormalities will inevitably occur during the setting off. Do not Check forward anxiously. It is best to wet the discarded fireworks and firecrackers with water. Although there will be some losses, our safety is the most important! Traditional customs and delicacies of the Lantern Festival

Eating glutinous rice balls

Eating "tangyuan" is an important custom of the Lantern Festival. Tangyuan is also known as "tangyuan" and "yuanxiao". The custom of eating glutinous rice balls began in the Song Dynasty. At that time, the glutinous rice balls were called "fuyuanzi", also known as "fuyuanzi" "Tangyuanzi", "lactose dumplings", "tangyuanzi", "glutinous rice balls", businessmen use their euphemistic names: "Yuan

"Bao". During the Song, Yuan and early Yuan Dynasties, glutinous rice balls had become a festival food during the Lantern Festival, so people also called it "Yuanxiao".

Guessing lantern riddles

Playing with lanterns is an important part of the Lantern Festival Project. Lantern riddles are a word game derived from the Lantern Festival, also called lantern tiger. The riddles are pasted on the lanterns for people to guess. The answers mostly focus on the meaning of the words, and there are 24 types of riddles. Commonly used ones include roller blinds, Swings, phoenixes and other patterns have formed a unique folk culture.

Flower-appreciating lanterns

During the Yongping period of Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty (AD 58--75), Emperor Ming advocated Buddhism coincided with Cai Min's return from India to seek Buddhism. He said that in the Indian country of Mahada, on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, monks gathered to pay homage to the Buddha's relics, which was an auspicious day to visit the Buddha. In order to promote Buddhism, Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty ordered that he stay in the palace on the fifteenth night of the first lunar month. Zhonghe Temple "burned lanterns to represent the Buddha". After that, the custom of lighting lanterns during the Lantern Festival was originally only held in the palace and spread to the people. That is, every fifteenth day of the first lunar month, both nobles and common people would hang up lanterns, and the lights in cities and towns were bright all night long. .

Walking on stilts

It is said that this form of walking on stilts was originally used by ancient people to collect wild fruits from trees for food and put them on their legs. A kind of cross-legged activity developed by tying two long sticks.

Lion Dance

Lion dance is an excellent folk art in my country. During the Lantern Festival or gatherings and celebrations, people perform The lion dance is used to add to the fun. This custom originated in the Three Kingdoms period and became popular during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. It has a history of more than a thousand years. The ancients regarded it as a symbol of bravery and strength, believing that it could ward off evil spirits, suppress monsters, and protect humans and animals. Peace. Therefore, people gradually formed the custom of lion dancing during the Lantern Festival and other major events to pray for good luck and peace in life.

The Lantern Festival is the traditional Chinese New Year festival, where Yingying I wish all foodies: Happy Lantern Festival, show your talents and good luck!