| Happy Lantern Festival |
| 元宵节快乐 |
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. 农历的第一个月叫做元月,元月第十五天也就是阴历正月十五的元宵节是中国传统节日，在中国古代人们把晚上叫做宵。15日是第一天晚上看到满月，所以这一天也被称为元宵节。 |
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 (glutinous rice ball) and get all their families united in the joyful atmosphere.
元宵节正月十五吃元宵的的习俗由来已久，元宵也叫“汤圆”、“圆子”。元宵象征合家团圆，吃元宵意味新的一年合家幸福、万事如意。根据中国传统，在一年伊始第一个满月时我们会放彩灯、猜灯谜来庆祝节日。
All the teachers of International Divison wish the students and parents, Happy Lantern Festival!
国际部全体教师祝同学和家长们元宵节快乐！
