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 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 get together and eat yuan xiao (sticky
rice ball) and get all their families united in the joyful
atmosphere.
这是我的一个外教，一个来自加拿大的女人感受的中国元宵节。
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