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On the night, except for magnificent lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene. Most families spare some fireworks from the Spring Festival and let them off in the Lantern Festival. Some local governments will even organize a fireworks party. On the night when the first full moon enters the New Year, people become really intoxicated by the imposing fireworks and bright moon in the sky. Beautiful fireworks China’s valentines’ day During the Lantern Festival, Valentines young men and women meet with the timing, the Lantern Festival and become Chinas Valentines Day.  　 Let’s get to know more about Chinese traditional culture, for it is the symbols of our nation! End: Thanks for your appreciation! Thanks for your appreciation! The Lantern Festival 元宵节 Presented by Wede General Introduction Lantern Festival  The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, As early as the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 25), it had become a festival with great significance. The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the Chinese Lantern Festival because the first lunar month is called yuan-month The 15th day is the first night to see a full moon. So the day is also called Yuan Xiao Festival in China. According to the Chinese tradition, at the very beginning of a new year, when there is a bright full moon hanging in the sky, there should be thousands of colorful lanterns hung out for people to appreciate. At this time, people will try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and eat yuanxiao (glutinous rice ball) and get all their families united in the joyful atmosphere. Origin Emperor Mingdi ordered that a temple be built to house a statue of Buddha and serve as a repository for the scriptures. Followers believe that the power of Buddha can dispel darkness. So Emperor Mingdi ordered his subjects to display lighted lanterns during what was to become the Lantern Festival. customs Yuanxiao/rice dumplings/t