Two aspects of cultural factors behind Lantern Festival customs and beliefs

The 15th day of the first lunar month is the traditional Lantern Festival in China, which is the first full moon night in a year, symbolizing a happy reunion. Lantern Festival was called Shangyuan Festival in ancient times, so the night of Shangyuan Festival will be called "Yuanxiao" and "Yuanxiao". It is said that there were ritual activities of offering sacrifices and praying for blessings in the Western Han Dynasty. Eating dumplings, watching lanterns and dancing dragons, the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the first important festival after the Spring Festival. China has a vast territory and a long history, so the customs of Lantern Festival are different all over the country. Eating Lantern Festival, watching lanterns and dancing dragons and lions are the main activities of Lantern Festival.