What special significance did the Lantern Festival, also known as Shangyuan Festival, have for women in ancient times?

I think the special significance of Shangyuan Festival for ancient women is that women can play freely on Shangyuan Festival without fear of traditional publicity. On the night of Shangyuan Festival, ancient women can get rid of the shackles of traditional feudal thoughts and get a moment of physical and mental relaxation. Shangyuan Festival can be said to be one of the most lively festivals in ancient times, and there are many kinds of festivals. On the night of Shangyuan Festival, the streets are brightly lit, and a series of Shangyuan activities are displayed on lanterns, fireworks and fireworks. Women who don't usually get married can also play around.

1. The appearance of Shangyuan Festival originated from a Buddhist belief. Back in Ming Di in the Eastern Han Dynasty, when emperors worshipped Buddhism, they wanted to show their high respect by lighting lamps to worship Buddha. So the court ordered that all officials and ordinary people, from palaces and temples to officials, should light and hang lanterns on the night of the fifteenth day of the first month to express their blessings. Therefore, such customs and habits quickly formed and gradually penetrated into the hearts of every household and the masses.

The development of Shangyuan Festival lasted for a long time. From the Eastern Han Dynasty, through the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties, Song Dynasty, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the program content and festive atmosphere of Shangyuan Festival became more and more intense, and it almost became a national movement. For example, according to Tang in Da Yu, your ministers, relatives and servants all travel at night? It can be seen that the Lantern Festival is lively and wonderful, and there are no people who don't walk at night. The festive atmosphere of Shangyuan Festival is also a display of folk customs.

2. During the Shangyuan Festival, women can come and go freely, which is very rare for ancient women. With the progress of the times, the status of women is not further liberated, but suppressed step by step. In the Ming dynasty, women even had to wear veils when they went out. On the day of Shangyuan Festival, even unmarried women can go out at will, and they can put aside feudal shackles for a short time and play freely. This is the greatest significance of Shangyuan Festival to ancient women.