(
课件网) 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, especially daughters of eminent families, hardly stepped out their houses. But during the Lantern Festival, it was a tradition that all people, including those young women, come out for lantern shows. Watching lanterns at night was just an opportunity for young women to find a man whose appearance appealed to them. Another activity, guessing the answers to lantern riddles, gives young people a chance to interact with each other and know more about each other. For thousands of years, there have been numerous love stories originating during the Lantern Festival. Origin 两千多年前的汉代（公元前206年-公元24年），文帝下令将农历正月十五定为元宵节。这也是中国古代一个浪漫的节日，为未婚男女提供了见面的机会。 在古代，年轻女子，尤其是名门望族的女儿，几乎不踏出家门。但在元宵节期间，有一个传统，所有的人，包括那些年轻的妇女，都会出来看灯会。 晚上看灯只是年轻女性寻找外表吸引自己的男人的机会。另一项猜灯谜活动，让年轻人有机会互相交流，加深了解。千百年来，元宵节期间发 ... ...
