What is the folklore about the origin of lantern riddles?

Origin of riddles on lanterns: The custom of Lantern Festival originated in the Song Dynasty, because it was very popular at that time, and people wrote riddles on lanterns in order to increase entertainment.

At that time, not only ordinary people went to see the lanterns and solve riddles on the lanterns, but also dignitaries and scholars took to the streets to enjoy the lanterns, so this required the riddles to suit both refined and popular tastes.

Lantern Festival riddles originated in the Song Dynasty and have been inherited by later generations. This is not only a way to celebrate festivals, but also contains profound cultural connotations, which is a comprehensive art of China traditional culture.

Characteristics of riddles:

It is interesting and informative, so it has long been loved by people. It is popular not only in China, but also in Chinatown in the United States or Southeast Asia. Every year, it will be held in solve riddles on the lanterns during the New Year, Lantern Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival, which is quite popular.

After all, lantern riddles are not very common literary activities in the local area. In order to let beginners know the basic rules of riddles and master some skills, I dare to introduce some guessing methods before the lantern riddle meeting, hoping to arouse beginners' interest in guessing riddles and gain artistic enjoyment.

The origin of riddles has a long history. According to experts' research, it is at least 1500 years old. Therefore, solve riddles on the lanterns is an indispensable program for the Lantern Festival.