The_Lantern_Festival元宵节ppt
The Lantern Festival
元宵节
General
总 体 Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, As early as the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 25), it had become a festival with great significance.
汤圆
更重要的是,汤圆在中国有 相似的发音与“团圆”,团 圆的含义。所以人们吃汤圆 意味着团结,为家庭的和谐 与幸福.
Yuan Xiao
People will eat yuanxiao, or rice dumplings on this day, so it is also called the "Yuanxiao Festival."Yuanxiao also has another name, tangyuan. It is small dumpling balls made of glutinous rice flour .Tangyuan can be boiled, fried or steamed. It tastes sweet and delicious.
起源
汉明帝下令修建一 座庙宇,一尊佛像, 作为一个圣经知识 库。信徒相信佛的 力量可以驱散黑暗。 所以皇帝明帝下令 显示点亮的灯笼,后 来成为元宵节。
Emperor Mingdi ordered that a temple be built to house a statue of Buddha and serve as a repository for the scriptures. Followers believe that the power of Buddha can dispel darkness. So Emperor Mingdi ordered his subjects to display lighted lanterns during what was to become the Lantern Festival.
这一天最重要的活动就是看灯。不同形状和大小的 灯笼会悬挂在街上,吸引无数的游人。孩子们将自 制或购买灯笼漫步在大街上,非常兴奋。
beautiful lanterns
Guessing lantern riddles
Guessing lantern riddles is an essential part of the Festival. Lantern owners write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns. If visitors have solutions to the riddles, they can pull the paper out and go to the lantern owners to check their answer. If they are right, they will get a little gift. The activity emerged during people's enjoyment of lanterns in the Song Dynasty (960-1279)..
Beautiful fireworks
漂亮的烟火
China’s valentines’ day
During the Lantern Festival, Valentine's young men and women meet with the timing, the Lantern Festival and become China's "Valentine's Day."
Customs
Yuanxiao/rice 元宵、粽子、汤圆 dumplings/tangyuan Watching lanterns and 看花灯,猜灯谜 guessing lantern riddles Performances in the street Fireworks
阴历正月十五的元宵节是 因为农历的第一个月叫做 元月15是第一天晚上看到 满月。所以这一天也被称 为元宵节在中国。
根据中国的传统,在新的一 年的开始,当有一个明亮的 满月挂在天空,成千的彩灯 就会被悬挂出来供人们欣 赏。这时,人们会试图解决 这个难题在灯笼上,吃元宵 和所有家人的欢乐的气氛。
Origin
中国的情人节
在元宵节,年轻的 男人和女人遇到时 机,元宵节又成了 中国的“情人节”。
End:
Let’s get to know more about Chinese traditional culture, for it is the symbols of our nation!
让我们了解更多关于中国传统 文化,因为这是我们国家的象征!
yangko/yangge dance
Walking on stilts
dragons dancing
Fireபைடு நூலகம்orks
在晚上,除了华丽的 On the night, except for 灯笼,烟火构成了美 magnificent lanterns, fireworks form a 丽景色。大多数家庭 beautiful scene. Most families spare 备用一些烟花来自春 some fireworks from the Spring 节,放他们在元宵节。 Festival and let them off in the 一些地方政府甚至会 Lantern Festival. Some local 组织焰火晚会。在晚 governments will even organize a 上,当新年的第一个 fireworks party. On the night when the 月圆,人们都陶醉在 first full moon enters the New Year, 这令人难忘的烟花和 people become really intoxicated by 明亮的月亮。 the imposing fireworks and bright moon in the sky.
烟花 在街头表演
China's "Valentine's Day“ 中国的“情人节”
Vocabulary
词汇 rice glue ball 汤圆
the Lantern Festival 元宵节 lions/dragons dancing 舞龙/舞狮 guess lantern riddles 猜灯谜 play couplets game 对对联 enjoy beautiful lanterns 赏花灯 会 walking on stilts 踩高跷 yangko/yangge dance 扭秧歌 traditional opera 戏曲
Introduction
介 绍 元宵节
元宵节是在农历第一个月的第 十五天,早在西汉时期(公元 前206年-公元25),它已经成 为具有重要意义的节日。
The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the Chinese Lantern Festival because the first lunar month is called yuan-month The 15th day is the first night 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, people will try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and eat yuanxiao and get all their families united in the joyful atmosphere.
猜灯谜
猜灯谜是节日必不可少的 一部分。灯笼的主人会将 谜语写在一张纸上并贴在 灯笼上。如果游客有解决 谜语,他们可以把纸灯笼的 主人,去看他们的答案。如 果他们是正确的,他们会得 到一个小礼物。活动出现 在人们赏灯的宋代(960 1279).
In the daytime of the Festival, performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a land boat dance, a yangge dance, walking on stilts and beating drums while dancing will be staged. 在白天的节日,表演等,舞龙 舞狮,土地船跳舞,踩着高跷 秧歌舞蹈,散步和打会有。
exhibit of lanterns 灯
land boat dancing 划旱船 fireworks party 焰火大会
Lantern Festival's temple fair 元宵庙会
Rice glue ball
Tang Yuan
What's more, tangyuan in Chinese has a similar pronunciation with "tuanyuan”, meaning reunion. So people eat them to denote union, harmony and happiness for the family.
元宵节
General
总 体 Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, As early as the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 25), it had become a festival with great significance.
汤圆
更重要的是,汤圆在中国有 相似的发音与“团圆”,团 圆的含义。所以人们吃汤圆 意味着团结,为家庭的和谐 与幸福.
Yuan Xiao
People will eat yuanxiao, or rice dumplings on this day, so it is also called the "Yuanxiao Festival."Yuanxiao also has another name, tangyuan. It is small dumpling balls made of glutinous rice flour .Tangyuan can be boiled, fried or steamed. It tastes sweet and delicious.
起源
汉明帝下令修建一 座庙宇,一尊佛像, 作为一个圣经知识 库。信徒相信佛的 力量可以驱散黑暗。 所以皇帝明帝下令 显示点亮的灯笼,后 来成为元宵节。
Emperor Mingdi ordered that a temple be built to house a statue of Buddha and serve as a repository for the scriptures. Followers believe that the power of Buddha can dispel darkness. So Emperor Mingdi ordered his subjects to display lighted lanterns during what was to become the Lantern Festival.
这一天最重要的活动就是看灯。不同形状和大小的 灯笼会悬挂在街上,吸引无数的游人。孩子们将自 制或购买灯笼漫步在大街上,非常兴奋。
beautiful lanterns
Guessing lantern riddles
Guessing lantern riddles is an essential part of the Festival. Lantern owners write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns. If visitors have solutions to the riddles, they can pull the paper out and go to the lantern owners to check their answer. If they are right, they will get a little gift. The activity emerged during people's enjoyment of lanterns in the Song Dynasty (960-1279)..
Beautiful fireworks
漂亮的烟火
China’s valentines’ day
During the Lantern Festival, Valentine's young men and women meet with the timing, the Lantern Festival and become China's "Valentine's Day."
Customs
Yuanxiao/rice 元宵、粽子、汤圆 dumplings/tangyuan Watching lanterns and 看花灯,猜灯谜 guessing lantern riddles Performances in the street Fireworks
阴历正月十五的元宵节是 因为农历的第一个月叫做 元月15是第一天晚上看到 满月。所以这一天也被称 为元宵节在中国。
根据中国的传统,在新的一 年的开始,当有一个明亮的 满月挂在天空,成千的彩灯 就会被悬挂出来供人们欣 赏。这时,人们会试图解决 这个难题在灯笼上,吃元宵 和所有家人的欢乐的气氛。
Origin
中国的情人节
在元宵节,年轻的 男人和女人遇到时 机,元宵节又成了 中国的“情人节”。
End:
Let’s get to know more about Chinese traditional culture, for it is the symbols of our nation!
让我们了解更多关于中国传统 文化,因为这是我们国家的象征!
yangko/yangge dance
Walking on stilts
dragons dancing
Fireபைடு நூலகம்orks
在晚上,除了华丽的 On the night, except for 灯笼,烟火构成了美 magnificent lanterns, fireworks form a 丽景色。大多数家庭 beautiful scene. Most families spare 备用一些烟花来自春 some fireworks from the Spring 节,放他们在元宵节。 Festival and let them off in the 一些地方政府甚至会 Lantern Festival. Some local 组织焰火晚会。在晚 governments will even organize a 上,当新年的第一个 fireworks party. On the night when the 月圆,人们都陶醉在 first full moon enters the New Year, 这令人难忘的烟花和 people become really intoxicated by 明亮的月亮。 the imposing fireworks and bright moon in the sky.
烟花 在街头表演
China's "Valentine's Day“ 中国的“情人节”
Vocabulary
词汇 rice glue ball 汤圆
the Lantern Festival 元宵节 lions/dragons dancing 舞龙/舞狮 guess lantern riddles 猜灯谜 play couplets game 对对联 enjoy beautiful lanterns 赏花灯 会 walking on stilts 踩高跷 yangko/yangge dance 扭秧歌 traditional opera 戏曲
Introduction
介 绍 元宵节
元宵节是在农历第一个月的第 十五天,早在西汉时期(公元 前206年-公元25),它已经成 为具有重要意义的节日。
The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the Chinese Lantern Festival because the first lunar month is called yuan-month The 15th day is the first night 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, people will try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and eat yuanxiao and get all their families united in the joyful atmosphere.
猜灯谜
猜灯谜是节日必不可少的 一部分。灯笼的主人会将 谜语写在一张纸上并贴在 灯笼上。如果游客有解决 谜语,他们可以把纸灯笼的 主人,去看他们的答案。如 果他们是正确的,他们会得 到一个小礼物。活动出现 在人们赏灯的宋代(960 1279).
In the daytime of the Festival, performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a land boat dance, a yangge dance, walking on stilts and beating drums while dancing will be staged. 在白天的节日,表演等,舞龙 舞狮,土地船跳舞,踩着高跷 秧歌舞蹈,散步和打会有。
exhibit of lanterns 灯
land boat dancing 划旱船 fireworks party 焰火大会
Lantern Festival's temple fair 元宵庙会
Rice glue ball
Tang Yuan
What's more, tangyuan in Chinese has a similar pronunciation with "tuanyuan”, meaning reunion. So people eat them to denote union, harmony and happiness for the family.
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元宵节的文化
文化价值
元宵节的文化价值在于它是全民的狂 欢节,人人参与,乐在其中。古代元 宵节由于开禁,人流如织,男女相遇, 易于产生爱情。千百年来,在元宵节 上演的两情相悦的爱情故事,举不胜
举。
历史价值
元宵节习俗的形成有一个较长的过程。 东汉佛教文化的传入,对于形成过元 宵节的风俗有着重要的推动意义,因 此正月十五夜燃灯的习俗随着佛教文 化影响的扩大及道教文化的加入逐渐 在中国扩展开来的。
元宵节是中国的传统节日之一。元宵节主要有赏花灯、吃汤圆、 猜灯谜、放烟花等一系列传统民俗活动。此外,不少地方元宵节 还增加了游龙灯、舞狮子、踩高跷、划旱船、扭秧歌、打太平鼓 等传统民俗表演。2008年6月,元宵节选入第二批国家级非物质 文化遗产。
元宵节的起源
元宵节的起源
农历正月十五是元宵节,又称上元节、元夜、灯节。正月是 农历的元月,古人称夜为"宵",所以称正月十五为"元宵节"。 当随着社会和时代的变迁,元宵节的风俗习惯早已有了较大的 变化,但至今仍是中国民间传统节日。元宵在早期节庆形成过 程之时,只称正月十五、正月半或月望,隋以后称元夕或元夜 。唐初受了道教的影响,又称上元,唐末才偶称元宵。但自宋 以后也称灯夕。到了清朝,就另称灯节。
元宵节的习俗
元宵节花灯
正月十五燃灯习俗的兴起也与佛教东传有关,唐朝时佛教大 兴,仕官百姓普遍在正月十五这一天"燃灯供佛",佛家灯火 于是遍布民间,从唐代起,元宵张灯即成为法定之事。
宋代元宵除了"妇女出游街巷,自夜达旦,男女混淆"的狂欢 外,还有官员派发利是、君王与百姓同赏元宵;甚至有恐怖 色彩,刑狱机构会利用灯饰、图像演绎狱户故事或陈列狱具 等。元宵节在宋代发展成最热闹的世俗狂欢节。
介绍元宵节英文课件
The custom of eating Yuanxiao during the Lantern Festival is believed to bring good luck and happiness. It is also a symbol of reunion and family unity, as people often gather together to enjoy the delicious snack during this time.
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Comparison of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made
of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) between China and
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Significance of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made
of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)
Family reunion
Yuanxiao is a traditional snack for the Lantern Festival, which is a time for family reunions. It is a symbol of family unity and affection, and is often shared among family members during the festival.
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Comparison of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made
of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) between China and
Comparison of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) • 请b输入e您t的w内e容en China and Foreign Countries
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Significance of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made
of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)
Family reunion
Yuanxiao is a traditional snack for the Lantern Festival, which is a time for family reunions. It is a symbol of family unity and affection, and is often shared among family members during the festival.
介绍元宵节英文课件
contents
目录
• Summary, Review, and Extension
01 Background and purpose of the courseware
Introduction to courseware background
Traditional Chinese culture
The target audience for this course includes English learners who are interested in Chinese culture and traditions, as well as teachers who want to incorporate cultural content into their English classes
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promotion, introduction, and rhythm
Discussion and analysis of the poetic devices and language features used in the points
元宵节英文介绍元宵习俗词汇猜灯谜中英对照学习课件PPT
猜灯谜也是元宵节活动的一个基本组 成部分。灯笼的所有者将谜语写在一 张纸条上,然后将纸条展示在灯笼上。 如果赏灯者猜出谜语,就将纸条取出, 然后找灯笼所有者确认答案。打对的 话,他们就可以领取一份小礼品。这 个活动起源于宋朝(960——1279)。 猜灯谜活动极富情趣和智慧,因此在 全社会广受欢迎。
在中国各地,人们通过挂灯笼和彩饰、参加歌 舞表演、制作元宵或甜粽子以及燃放烟花来庆 祝节日。
The lanterns sometimes come in a series about certain folklore, holiday customs, or lucky mascots.The Lantern Festival is also a romantic holiday. ln feudal society, young girls were not allowed to go out02 元宵节的习俗 03 元宵节相关词汇 04 元宵节英语猜灯谜
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元宵节介绍
Introduction of Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is celebrated everywhere on January 15th of the lunar calendar, right after the Spring Festival. Traditionally, the Lantern Festival is a part of the Spring Festival.
元宵节也是—个浪漫的节日。在封建社会时,年轻女孩不允许出外自由活动。 但在元宵节晚上,她们却可以结伴出游观赏花灯。
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元宵节的习俗
Customs of Lantern Festival
元宵节英文介绍班会PPT模板
元宵节英语猜灯谜
1.what man cannot live in a house?
什么人不能住在房子里?
元宵节英语猜灯谜
2.What never asks questions but gets a lot of answers?
什么东西永远不问问题但是却能得到很多答案?
元宵节英语猜灯谜
3.lt has a head , but no neck.lt has a body,but no warmth.NO feet,but can travel?
每年农历的一月十五日是中国人的元宵节,它正好在春节之后。传统意义上元宵节也是春节活动的一部分。这天是农历新年里第一个月圆的日子。
元宵节介绍
This day is always the first full moon in the lunar New Year.
中国各地张灯结彩,家家户户歌舞游乐,人们做元宵、放烟火。
Guessing lantern riddles“ is an essential part of the Festival . Lantern owners write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns. If visitors have solutions to the riddles, they can pull the paper out and go to the lantern owners to check their answer. If they are right, they will get a little gift . The activity emerged during people's enjoyment of lanterns in the Song Dynasty(960-1279).As riddle guessing is interesting and full of wisdom, it has become popular among all social strata.
元宵节英语ppt
Fujian
enjoy beautiful lanterns
Shanxi
Banquet daughter and son-in-law, then send the light and oil.
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 can‘t? Grow up
• 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, people will try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and eat yuanxiao and get all their families united in the joy full atmosphere
元宵节英语ppt课件
contents
目录
How to celebrate the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)
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The Origin of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)
Yuanxiao is an important part of Chinese traditional culture. It is a symbol of the Lantern Festival and represents the essence of traditional Chinese culture.
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Yuanxiao is a traditional food for the Lantern Festival, which is a time for family members to gather together. Eating Yuanxiao is a way to symbolize the unity and togetherness of the family.
Both involve family gatherings and gift exchanges.
Both have a focus on community and religious aspects.
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Differences
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Yuanxiao is a Chinese festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, while Christmas is a Western holiday celebrated on December 25th.
介绍元宵节英语ppt课件
Yuanxiao parades
In some places, there are also parades for Yuanxiao. These parades usually feature people carrying brightly lit Yuanxiao in their hands or on their heads, accompanied by music and dance performances. This is a way to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of Yuanxiao, and also helps to promote the traditional culture of this festival.
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The Influence and Value of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)
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The Origin of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)
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In some places, there are also parades for Yuanxiao. These parades usually feature people carrying brightly lit Yuanxiao in their hands or on their heads, accompanied by music and dance performances. This is a way to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of Yuanxiao, and also helps to promote the traditional culture of this festival.
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The Influence and Value of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)
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The Origin of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)
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中国传统节日元宵节英文课件介绍PPT
汉高祖刘邦死后,吕后之子刘盈登基为汉惠帝。
The origin of the Lantern Festival
02 元宵节的传说
Commemoration of “Pinglü "纪念“平吕”
After Emperor Hui of Han died of illness, Empress Lü monopolized the imperial government and turned Liu's world into Lü's world, and the old ministers and Liu clan were deeply indignant, but they were afraid of Empress Lü's brutality and dared not speak out.
正月是农历的元月,古人称“夜”为“宵”,
The 15th day of the first lunar month is the first full moon night of the year, so it is called the "Lantern Festival".
正月十五是一年中第一个月圆之夜,所以称正月十五为“元宵节”。
据说司马迁创建“太初历”时,就已将元宵节确定为重大节日。
The origin of the Lantern Festival
02 元宵节的传说
The origin of the lighting lights 点彩灯的来历
Legend has it that a long, long time ago, there were many fierce birds and beasts, hurting people and livestock everywhere, and people organized to fight them, and a sacred bird landed on earth because it got lost, but was accidentally shot to death by an unsuspecting hunter.
The origin of the Lantern Festival
02 元宵节的传说
Commemoration of “Pinglü "纪念“平吕”
After Emperor Hui of Han died of illness, Empress Lü monopolized the imperial government and turned Liu's world into Lü's world, and the old ministers and Liu clan were deeply indignant, but they were afraid of Empress Lü's brutality and dared not speak out.
正月是农历的元月,古人称“夜”为“宵”,
The 15th day of the first lunar month is the first full moon night of the year, so it is called the "Lantern Festival".
正月十五是一年中第一个月圆之夜,所以称正月十五为“元宵节”。
据说司马迁创建“太初历”时,就已将元宵节确定为重大节日。
The origin of the Lantern Festival
02 元宵节的传说
The origin of the lighting lights 点彩灯的来历
Legend has it that a long, long time ago, there were many fierce birds and beasts, hurting people and livestock everywhere, and people organized to fight them, and a sacred bird landed on earth because it got lost, but was accidentally shot to death by an unsuspecting hunter.
元宵节英文介绍PPT
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Guessing lantern riddles
• what man cannot live in a house? • What never asks questions but gets a lot of answers? • What question can you never answer "Yes" to? • It has a head ,but no neck.It has a body,but no
每年农历的正月十五日,春节刚过,迎来的就是中国的 传统节日--元宵节。元宵主要的活动就是看灯。东汉明帝 时期,明帝提倡佛教,听说佛教有正月十五日僧人观佛 舍利,点灯敬佛的做法,就命令这一天夜晚在皇宫和寺 庙里点灯敬佛,令士族庶民都挂灯。以后这种佛教礼仪 节日逐渐形成民间盛大的节日。该节经历了由宫廷到民
Key: a car
(汽车)
Rice Dumplings
• People will eat yuanxiao, or rice dumplings, on this day, so it is also called the "Yuanxiao Festival."Yuanxiao also has another name, tangyuan. It is small dumpling balls made of glutinous rice flour with rose petals, sesame, bean paste, jujube paste, walnut meat, dried fruit, sugar and edible oil as filling. Tangyuan can be boiled, fried or steamed. It tastes sweet and delicious. What’s more, tangyuan in Chinese has a similar pronunciation with "tuanyuan”, meaning reunion. So people eat them to denote union, harmony and happiness for the family.
Guessing lantern riddles
• what man cannot live in a house? • What never asks questions but gets a lot of answers? • What question can you never answer "Yes" to? • It has a head ,but no neck.It has a body,but no
每年农历的正月十五日,春节刚过,迎来的就是中国的 传统节日--元宵节。元宵主要的活动就是看灯。东汉明帝 时期,明帝提倡佛教,听说佛教有正月十五日僧人观佛 舍利,点灯敬佛的做法,就命令这一天夜晚在皇宫和寺 庙里点灯敬佛,令士族庶民都挂灯。以后这种佛教礼仪 节日逐渐形成民间盛大的节日。该节经历了由宫廷到民
Key: a car
(汽车)
Rice Dumplings
• People will eat yuanxiao, or rice dumplings, on this day, so it is also called the "Yuanxiao Festival."Yuanxiao also has another name, tangyuan. It is small dumpling balls made of glutinous rice flour with rose petals, sesame, bean paste, jujube paste, walnut meat, dried fruit, sugar and edible oil as filling. Tangyuan can be boiled, fried or steamed. It tastes sweet and delicious. What’s more, tangyuan in Chinese has a similar pronunciation with "tuanyuan”, meaning reunion. So people eat them to denote union, harmony and happiness for the family.
