元宵节英语介绍

2024年2月13日发(作者：荣科)

元宵节英语介绍

Lantern Festival Introduction

Lantern Festival is a traditional Chine festival celebrated on the 15th

day of the first lunar month, which usually falls in February or March. It marks

the end of the Chine New Year celebrations and the beginning of Spring.

Also known as Yuanxiao Festival, it is a time for family reunions, feasting on

glutinous rice balls, and admiring beautifully decorated lanterns.

History and Legends

The origins of Lantern Festival can be traced back to the Han Dynasty

(206 BC – 220 AD). According to historical records, Emperor Wu of Han

ordered the celebration of Lantern Festival to honor the full moon and the

start of spring. Over time, the festival became associated with religious and

cultural customs as well as legends.

One of the most famous legends related to Lantern Festival is the story

of Yuanxiao. According to legend, a beautiful girl named Yuanxiao was

parated from her husband during the Han Dynasty. She misd him dearly

and decided to make glutinous rice balls shaped like the full moon to express

her love for him. She gave the rice balls to her neighbors, who appreciated

her kindness and helped her find her husband. To commemorate her, people

began eating glutinous rice balls on Lantern Festival.

Customs and Traditions