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湖南省岳阳市第一中学2018届高三上学期英语第二次月考试卷
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival with great significance, which is on the 15th of the first lunar month, marking the end of New Year celebrations. Here are several things you should know about the Lantern Festival.
The Origins of Chinese lanterns
The origins of Chinese lanterns date back to the Stone Age. The coming of the Bronze Age saw the development of various kinds of lanterns, of which palace lanterns were the most fascinatingVarious lantern festivals became a hit during the Sui Dynasty, and during the Southern Song Dynasty, the custom of writing riddles on lantern arose. During the Qing Dynasty, magnificent exhibitions of lanterns were held in the capital city.
Eating small dumpling balls
Just as the name implies, an important part of the Lantern Festival, or Yuan Xiao Festival, is to eat small dumpling balls made of sticky rice flour. We call these balls Yuan Xiao, or Tang Yuan.The dumpling symbolizes family unity, completeness and happiness.
When it comes to the Lantern Festival, “Guessing lantern riddles” is an essential component. Lantern owners will write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns in advance. If visitore can answer the riddles, they will get a little gift.
Watching fireworks
At night, in addition to lighted lanterns, fireworks form a grand scene. Most families save some fireworks from the Spring Festival and set them off during the Lantern Festival.
Dragon dance
The dragon dance is often performed during the Chinese New Year period.They are believed to bring good luck to people, therefore the longer the dragon in the dance, the more luck it will bring to the community.
A. Guessing lantern riddles
B. Chinese dragons are a symbol of China.
C. The ways of celebrating the Lantern Festival
D. Obviously, they get the name from the festival.
E. All the Chinese people like watching dragon dance.
F. Later, decorative lanterns came to be used in festivals.
G. Some local governments will even organize a fireworks display.
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