1、元宵节 张春艳、赵璐,The Lantern Festival,Catalogue,Origin of the Lantern FestivalCustoms to celebrate,History,The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the Chinese Lantern Festival because the first lunar month is called yuan-month and in the ancient times people called night Xiao. The 15th day is the first nig
2、ht to see a full moon. So the day is also called Yuan Xiao Festival in China. According to the Chinese tradition, at the very beginning of a new year, when there is a bright full moon hanging in the sky, there should be thousands of colorful lanterns hung out for people to appreciate. At this time,
3、people will try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and eat yuanxiao and get all their families united in the joy full atmosphere,Origintwo Legends,Dong fangshuo and Yuan xiaoAnother legend associates the Lantern Festival with Taoism.,Customs in different areas,During the Lantern Festival, what do
4、your usually play?,guess lantern riddles 猜灯谜,1.What is the end of everything? The letter “g” 2. What weather do cats and dogs fear? Rainy days (rain cats and dogs means heavy rain ) 3. What question can never be answered by “yes”? Are you asleep? 4. When do dogs refuse to follow their masters?When their masters go to the flea market跳蚤市场. 5. What tree is always very sad? Weeping willow垂柳.（Weep means cry） 6. Can you tell me some thing about the great scientists of the 18th century? They were all dead. 7. What can children do that adults cant？ Grow up,Thank you,
