Lantern Festival The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the Chinese Lantern Festival because the first lunar month is called yuan-month and in the ancient times people called night Xiao. 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.

　　元宵节的第一天农历正月十五是元宵佳节，因为正月称为元个月和古人所谓的夜间小。第15天是第一个晚上，看到一个满月。因此，这一天也被称为袁西翱节中国。根据中国传统在新的一年开始，什么时候有一个光明的满月挂在天空中，应该有数以千计的彩色灯笼挂出人们欣赏。此时，人们会设法解决的灯笼，吃元宵拼图（糯米球），并获得他们的家人都在欢乐的气氛团结。