The first month is the first month. The ancients called the night "Xiao". The fifteenth day is the first full moon night in the year, so the tenth day of the first month is the night of the first full moon. The five days are called the Lantern Festival. Also known as "Uehara Festival". According to Chinese folk tradition, at the beginning of the reunion, the earth comes to life on the festive night, the moon is high in the sky, and people on the ground watch lanterns, guess lantern riddles, eat Lantern Festival reunions, and have fun.
The origin of the Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival originated in the Han Dynasty. It is said to be established to commemorate the "Ping Road" of the Han Dynasty. After the death of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Ying, Marquis Lu usurped power and the Lu family took control of politics. After Zhou Bo and Chen Pingren died, they eliminated Lu Hou's troops and established Liu Heng as Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty.
Because the day to pacify the Bamboo Deer falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty left the palace every night on the 15th day of the first lunar month to show his respect. The 15th day of the first month is designated as the Lantern Festival. During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the sacrifice of "Taiyi God" was held on the 15th of the first lunar month. Sima Qian listed the Lantern Festival as an important festival in the "Taihang Calendar".
The Lantern Festival is made from solid or brewed glutinous rice. Stuffed with red bean paste, sugar, hawthorn, various fruit ingredients, etc. It can be boiled, fried, steamed or fried when eaten. Initially, people called this food "Fuyuanzi", and later called it "tangyuan" or "tangyuan". The names "Reunion" are similar to each other. This nostalgic lover expresses good wishes for the future life.