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from the Xi Han Dynasty, of which appreciating the lanterns, guessing riddles and watching the lion dance are the most traditional. Lanterns of various shapes are hung in the street, which appeal to a considerable number of tourists. 猜燈謎 ( guess the riddles) 也是這個(gè)節(jié)日 必不可少 的一部分。如果你 碰巧 知道某個(gè)燈謎 的答案 ,可以去核對(duì)答案, 有可能 獲獎(jiǎng)。元宵節(jié)吃元宵是我們的 習(xí)俗 ,在中國(guó)元宵 意味著 “團(tuán)圓( reunion)” 。 當(dāng)然 各地有著不同的風(fēng)俗 。如果你想 體會(huì) 不同的風(fēng)俗,最好親自去當(dāng)?shù)馗惺芤幌逻@個(gè)歡樂的氣氛。 Guessing riddles written on the lanterns is an essential part of the festival. If you happen to know the key to a riddle, e to the anizer and you will end up with a prize. It is a custom for Chinese to eat “yuanxiao” meaning “reunion” in China on the special day. Of course, the custom varies from place to place. Suppose you want to taste the different customs, you’d better go to experience the happy atmosphere in person. The lantern festival falls on the 15th day of the lunar calendar, which marks the end of New Year Holiday lasting up to one month. People hold a variety of activities to celebrate the festival dating from the Xi Han Dynasty, of which appreciating the lanterns, guessing riddles and watching the lion dance are the most traditional. Lanterns of various shapes are hung in the street, which appeal to a considerable number of tourists. Guessing riddles written on the lanterns is an essential part of the festival. If you happen to know the key to a riddle, e to the anizer and you will end up with a prize. It is a custom for Chinese to eat “yuanxiao” meaning “reunion” in China on the special day. Of course, the custom varies from place to place. Suppose you want to taste the different customs, you’d better go to experience the happy atmosphere in person. Homework Write a position about the Lantern Festival to your penpal. sentences 1. Carnival es from two Latin words, meaning “ no more meat.” 2. People see Carnival as a last chance to have fun . 3. As time passed, however, the carnival period was extended. 4. Carnival has bee a celebration of life itself. Enjoying the family reunion dinner on Lunar New Year39。s Eve and watching the annual Spring Festival Gala Evening of CCTV have bee a convention for Chinese people