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Introduction
The Chinese traditional festival - the Lantern Festival, falls on the 15th of the first month of the lunar calendar. This day has the first full moon night of the year, implying a fresh start and the return of spring. People celebrating the Lantern Festival is also a continuation of the celebration of Spring Festival.
The Lantern Festival or the Spring Lantern Festival is a Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunar calendar. Usually falling in February or early March on the Gregorian calendar, it marks the final day of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations.
The Lantern Festival with a history of over 2,000 years falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month,or March 2 this year. It marks the final day of the Lunar New Year. Activitiesinclude lighting lanterns, guessing lantern riddles and eating Yuanxiao, a dumpling made with different fillings.
Lantern Festival is the first significant feast 节日;盛宴after ChineseNew Year. For its rich and colorful activities, it is regardedas the most recreational娱乐的;消遣的 among all the Chinese festivals.
1. When does the Chinese Lantern Festival happen
A.All around the world
B.The first day of Chinese New Year
C.The last day of Chinese New Year
D.Lantern Day
2. What might you eat at the Chinese Lantern Festival
A.sweet potatoes B.sweet dumplings
C.sweet cakes D.sweet peas
3. Why do you think many lanterns are red
Red is thought to be a lucky color, so many lanterns will be red to bring good luck!
Answer the questions.
元宵：
yuanxiao；
the rice glue ball；
sweet dumplings
汤圆：
glutinous rice balls；glue pudding；
sweet dumplings
During the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24), more than 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wen ordered that the 15th day of the first lunar month to be dedicated to the Lantern Festival.It was also a romantic festival in ancient China, providing an opportunity for unmarried men and women to meet.
In ancient times, young women, especially daughters of eminent families, hardly stepped out their houses. But during the Lantern Festival, it was a tradition that all people, including those young women, come out for lantern shows.
Watching lanterns at night was just an opportunity for young women to find a man whose appearance appealed to them. Another activity, guessing the answers to lantern riddles, gives young people a chance to interact with each other and know more about each other. For thousands of years, there have been numerous love stories originating during the Lantern Festival.
Origin
两千多年前的汉代（公元前206年-公元24年），文帝下令将农历正月十五定为元宵节。这也是中国古代一个浪漫的节日，为未婚男女提供了见面的机会。
在古代，年轻女子，尤其是名门望族的女儿，几乎不踏出家门。但在元宵节期间，有一个传统，所有的人，包括那些年轻的妇女，都会出来看灯会。
晚上看灯只是年轻女性寻找外表吸引自己的男人的机会。另一项猜灯谜活动，让年轻人有机会互相交流，加深了解。千百年来，元宵节期间发生了无数的爱情故事。
青玉案·元夕（宋）辛弃疾
东风夜放花千树，更吹落，星如雨。
宝马雕车香满路，凤萧声动，壶光转，一夜鱼龙舞 。
蛾儿雪柳黄金缕，笑语盈盈暗香去。
众里寻他千百度，蓦然回首，那人却在，灯火阑珊处。
Translation
The Lantern Festival Night - to the tune of Green Jade Table by Xin Qiji 许渊冲、许明译
One night's east wind adorns a thousand trees with flowers
And blows down stars in showers.
Fine steeds and carved cabs spread fragrance en route;
Music vibrates from the flute;
The moon sheds its full light
While fish and dragon lanterns dance all night.
In gold-thread dress, with moth or willow ornaments,
Giggling, she melts into the throng with trails of scents
But in the crowd once and again
I look for her in vain.
When all at once I turn my head,
I find her there where lantern light is dimly shed.
Translation
1. Viewing lanterns
It is tradition that people hang lanterns everywhere, in their house or in the streets. The lanterns depict various characters, like flying birds, leaping fishes, and shining fireworks, showing an atmosphere of joy. People will come out and appreciate the beautiful scene.
Customs
2. Guessing lantern riddles
Riddles written on the lanterns can inspire wisdom and cater to the festival atmosphere, so many people like it very much. Guessing the answers to lantern riddles gradually became an indispensable part of the Lantern Festival.
Customs
3. Dragon lantern dance
Chinese people regard the dragon as a symbol of auspiciousness. At the festival, people perform dragon lantern dances and look forward to a good omen of this year's good weather and peace.
Customs
4. Lion dance
It is similar to the dragon lantern dance, delivering good wishes and good luck.
Customs
5. Watch fireworks
In the daytime of the Festival,performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a land boat dance,a yangge dance, walking on stilts and beating drums while dancing will be staged.On the night,except for magnificent lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene. Some local governments will even organize a fireworks party.On the night when the first full moon enters the New Year, people become really intoxicated by the imposing fireworks and bright moon in the sky.
Customs
6. Eating yuanxiao
Eating yuanxiao Lantern Festival is another tradition. Yuanxiao is made of glutinous rice, either solid or stuffed. The stuffing includes bean paste, sugar, hawthorn, various kinds of fruit and so on. It can be boiled, fried or steamed and fried to eat.
Customs
7. Walk on stilts
Walking on stilts is another popular traditional performance for the Lantern Festival, especially in Northern China. According to the archives, our Chinese ancestors began using stilts to help them gather fruits from trees.This practical use of stilts gradually developed into a kind of folk dance.
Customs
1. Riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it
Answer: An egg
2. Riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I
Answer: A candle
3. Riddle: What month of the year has 28 days
Answer: All of them
4. Riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water
Answer: A sponge
5. Riddle: What question can you never answer yes to
Answer: Are you asleep yet
6. Riddle: What is always in front of you but can’t be seen
Answer: The future
Easy Riddles
1. Riddle: What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it
Answer: Silence.
2. Riddle: People make me, save me, change me, raise me.What am I
Answer: Money
3. Riddle: What can fill a room but takes up no space
Answer: Light
4. Riddle: If you drop me I’m sure to crack, but give me a smile and I’ll always smile back. What am I
Answer: A mirror
5.. Riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind.What are they
Answer: Footsteps
92. Riddle: What breaks yet never falls, and what falls yet never breaks
Answer: Day, and night
Really Hard Riddles
1. Cut off one end of the paper.Set aside to use as the handle.
2.Decorate the sheet using colored markers, paint, or glitter.
3. Fold your paper in half engthwise along the dashed line.
4. Cut the marked lines along the sheet. Do not cut to the edge of the paper.
5.Unfold the paper.
6. Match the long edges together on the antern and use tape to hold it in place.
7.Staple the handle to the top of the lantern.
Why not try printing the template onto coloured paper
How to Make a Paper Lantern
赏花灯 Flower Lantern Viewing
放花灯 Flower Lantern Release
舞龙 Dragon Dance
观灯 Lantern watching
走百病 Walking the hundred diseases
热火朝天 Hot and enthusiastic
张灯结彩 decorated with lanterns
灯火通明 Bright lights
阖家团圆 The whole family is reunited
只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯。
Only the state officials are allowed to set fire, but not the people are allowed to light the lamps.
Words & Expressions
Exercise
假定你是李华，你所生活的人民社区将举行一场元宵节游园活动 (Garden Activity) 。请代表你的社区委员会给住在本社区的外教 Frida发一封英文邀请函。主要内容包括:
1.活动时间:农历正月十五晚 6 点至 10 点;
2.活动地点:人民公园;
3.活动内容: 观灯、猜灯谜、欣赏文艺表演等。
注意:
1.词数 80 左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.
参考词汇:
元宵节 The Lantern Festival 猜灯谜guess lantern riddles 农历年 the lunar year
A possible version
Dear Frida,
I'm writing on behalf of our community committee to invite you to join us in Garden Activity for the Lantern Festival.
The Lantern Festival ,falls on the 15th of the first month of Chinese lunar year,is a traditional Chinese festival to celebrate the first full moon night in a new year. The activity will be held in the Renmin Park from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, during which time we will admire lanterns, guess lantern riddles and enjoy interesting performances.
It will be a great pleasure if you come and have fun with us. I'm sure we will have a wonderful time together. Looking forward to your coming.
Yours ,
Li Hua

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