A Brief Introduction of the Lantern Festival
元宵节概述
The Lantern Festival occurs on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month according to the old Chinese calendar,when a full moon provides enough light for the various ceremonies and activities traditionally held throughout China. Customarily,family members reunite for a meal of Yuanxiao,round, sweet dumplings made of glutinous rice flour served in soup,which symbolize a wish for the family's happiness and good luck all year.
根据旧中国历法，元宵节在农历正月的第十五天，当满月提供足够的光线举行各种仪式和活动时，传统上贯穿整个中国。习惯上，家庭成员元宵团聚在一起吃一顿饭，用糯米粉做成的圆形汤圆出现在饭桌上，这象征着希望家庭幸福和好运连年。