Lantern Festival

  • A Complete Guide to Celebrating the Lantern Festival

    The Lantern Festival is a dazzling celebration that wraps up the Chinese New Year with glowing lanterns, tasty dumplings, and joyful traditions. Held on the 15th day of the first lunar month—usually in February or March—this festival lights up the night under the first full moon of the year. It’s all about family, hope, and chasing away the winter blues. Ready to learn more? Let’s explore what makes the Lantern Festival so special! Key Facts About the Lantern Festival Before we dive in, here’s a quick snapshot of the Lantern Festival to answer your top questions: What A Chinese festival celebrating family and light When 15th day of the first lunar month (full moon) Why To honor family unity and hope for a bright future Top Activities Eating dumplings, lighting lanterns, solving riddles What Is the Lantern Festival? The Lantern Festival, also called Yuanxiao Festival, is like a big, bright party that ends the Chinese New Year. It happens on the first full moon of the lunar year, which is a super special day for families to come together. In…

    May 22, 2025
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