What festival is Lantern Festival?

Lunar New Year season-Lantern Festival

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the streets and alleys are decorated with lanterns, people enjoy lanterns and eat Yuanxiao in solve riddles on the lanterns. In ancient times, this day was called Shangyuan, and this night was called Yuanye, Yuanxi or Yuanxiao. On the fifteenth day of the first month, Lantern Festival is the first full moon night of the New Year, which is regarded as an auspicious day.

At midnight snack, every household should be brightly lit, indicating that the family is prosperous and the prospects for the year are bright.

Every household should eat Yuanxiao, which symbolizes family reunion, harmony and happiness. People also miss their departed relatives and place their best wishes on their future life.