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Introduction Introduction The Chinese traditional festival - the Lantern Festival, falls on the 15th of the first month of the lunar calendar. This day has the first full moon night of the year, implying a fresh start and the return of spring. People celebrating the Lantern Festival is also a continuation of the celebration of Spring Festival. The Lantern Festival or the Spring Lantern Festival is a Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunar calendar. Usually falling in February or early March on the Gregorian calendar, it marks the final day of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations. The Lantern Festival with a history of over 2,000 years falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month,or March 2 this year. It marks the final day of the Lunar New Year. Activitiesinclude lighting lanterns, guessing lantern riddles and eating Yuanxiao, a dumpling made with different fillings. Lantern Festival is the first significant feast 节日;盛宴after ChineseNew Year. For its rich and colorful activities, it is regardedas the most recreational娱乐的;消遣的 among all the Chinese festivals. 1. When does the Chinese Lantern Festival happen? A.All around the world B.The first day of Chinese New Year C.The last day of Chinese New Year D.Lantern Day 2. What might you eat at the Chinese Lantern Festival? A.sweet potatoes B.sweet dumplings C.sweet cakes D.sweet peas 3. Why do you think many lanterns are red? Red is thought to be a lucky color, so many lanterns will be red to bring good luck! Answer the questions. 元宵： yuanxiao； the rice glue ball； sweet dumplings 汤圆： glutinous rice balls；glue pudding； sweet dumplings During the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24), more than 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wen ordered that the 15th day of the first lunar month to be dedicated to the Lantern Festival.It was also a romantic festival in ancient China, providing an opportunity for unmarried men and women to meet. In ancient times, young women, especial