The Lantern Festival (元宵节, Yuánxiāo Jié) falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month – the final day of Chinese New Year celebrations. It marks the first full moon of the lunar year, symbolizing reunion, brightness, and hope. Families gather to eat sweet rice balls (yuanxiao or tangyuan), admire lanterns, solve riddles, and welcome the beginning of spring.
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