<p class="ql-block">Lantern Festival是中国的传统节日之一。</p><p class="ql-block">It is one of China's traditional festivals.</p><p class="ql-block">元宵节又叫做上元节、小正月、元夕或者灯节，在每年农历正月十五。</p><p class="ql-block">The Lantern Festival, also known as Shangyuan Festival, Xiaozhengyue, Yuanxi, or Dengjie.It falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month each year.The first month is the first month of the lunar calendar. The ancients called "night" "xiao".正月十五是一年中第一个月圆之夜，所以称正月十五为“元宵节”。The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the first full moon night of the year, so the fifteenth day of the first lunar month is called "Lantern Festival".</p> <p class="ql-block">节日习俗Festival Customs</p><p class="ql-block">• 赏花灯Enjoying lanterns：It is one of the most important customs of the Lantern Festival.是元宵节最主要的习俗之一。元宵赏灯始于东汉明帝时期，最初是宫廷中举行，后来流传到民间。灯笼逐渐成为了元宵节的象征。The Lantern Festival began during the reign of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It was first held in the palace and later spread to the people. Lanterns gradually became the symbol of the Lantern Festival. </p><p class="ql-block">• 吃汤圆Eating glutinous rice balls：汤圆是元宵节最具代表性的食品。Glutinous rice balls are the most representative food of the Lantern Festival.用糯米粉包成圆形，馅料丰富多样，象征红红火火、团团圆圆。Made of glutinous rice flour and wrapped in a round shape, with rich and varied fillings, they symbolize prosperity and reunion. </p><p class="ql-block">• 猜灯谜：起源于唐朝，最初是供皇宫贵族娱乐的文字谜语。Guessing lantern riddles: Originated in the Tang Dynasty, they were originally text riddles for the entertainment of the royal nobles.</p> <p class="ql-block">In the Song Dynasty, they were introduced to the people and gradually became popular, becoming a highlight of the Lantern Festival. 舞龙舞狮：是重要的民间娱乐活动。Dragon and lion dances: They are important folk entertainment activities.龙是古老的图腾，传说龙能行云布雨、消灾降福，象征祥瑞，所以以舞龙的方式来祈求平安和丰收就成为全国各地的一种习俗。The dragon is an ancient totem. Legend has it that the dragon can move clouds and rain, eliminate disasters and bring blessings, and symbolize auspiciousness. Therefore, praying for peace and a good harvest by dancing the dragon has become a custom throughout the country.舞狮子相传起源于三国时期，在南北朝时开始盛行。Lion dances are said to have originated in the Three Kingdoms period and became popular during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. </p> <p class="ql-block">Mommy prepared an after-dinner Lantern Festival activity for you.Take a look!We're going to celebrate the Lantern Festival byplayinga traditional riddle game.It's also a good way to exercise your brain.</p> <p class="ql-block">本周国学：盛唐李白诗三首《静夜思》《春夜洛城闻笛》《客中行》</p>