Among the traditional festivals of the Chinese nation, the Lantern Festival has become a festival full of joy, reunion and hope with its unique charm.
On this day, every household puts up lanterns, guesses lantern riddles, appreciates lanterns, eats Lantern Festival, and is full of festive joy and warmth. However, as we celebrate the festive season, we should also pay attention to healthy eating, so that joy and health can go hand in hand.
1. The origin and legend of the Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival originated in the Han Dynasty and is said to have been established to commemorate the heroes who put down the "Zhulu Rebellion". Later, the festival gradually evolved into a traditional festival celebrated by the whole people.
The customs of the Lantern Festival are rich and colorful, and the most well-known of them are the eating of lanterns and the viewing of lanterns.
According to legend, during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, there was a palace maid named Lantern Xiao, who washed her face with tears all day long because she missed her relatives in her hometown.
Seeing this, the minister Dongfang Shuo came up with a way to let Emperor Wu of Han put on the lanterns on the night of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month to create a lively and festive atmosphere to divert the attention of the palace maids.
Since then, every year on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people will put lanterns and guess lantern riddles to commemorate this kind palace maid. The custom of eating Lantern Festival originated in the Song Dynasty, when people called Lantern Festival "floating balls", which means reunion and happiness.
2. Food and health of the Lantern Festival
The most indispensable delicacy of the Lantern Festival is, of course, the Lantern Festival or tangyuan. These small and delicate foods, with soft and glutinous skin and sweet filling, convey people's yearning and blessings for a better life.
While enjoying these delicacies, we also need to focus on healthy eating.
We want to avoid overeating. Although the Lantern Festival is a gourmet feast, we must also control our food intake and not chew too much, so as not to burden the stomach and intestines.
We want to avoid heavy drinking. While alcohol can be fun, drinking too much can not only harm the body, but it can also affect the mood of the festival. We need to drink in moderation and let joy and health go hand in hand.
We also need to pay attention to a balanced and varied diet. In addition to Lantern Festival and glutinous rice balls, we should also eat more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains to replenish the nutrients that the body needs.
We should also try to choose low-fat, healthy ingredients and cooking methods to make the food more healthy and delicious.
3. The story and joy of the Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is not only a feast of food, but also a festival full of joy and stories. On this day, every household will hang colorful lanterns to light up the starry sky at night. Children are running happily in the streets and alleys with all kinds of lanterns in their hands, laughing one after another.
In addition to viewing lanterns, guessing lantern riddles is also one of the great pleasures of the Lantern Festival. The family sat around and guessed the wisdom of the lantern riddles, which not only exercised their thinking skills, but also enhanced family affection and friendship.
When the mystery is revealed, everyone will let out hearty laughter and applause, full of joy and warmth.
In this festival of reunion, we do not forget to remember our ancestors. Many people will go to the cemetery of their ancestors to pay respects and sweep the graves to express their sorrows and blessings. This traditional custom is not only the respect and remembrance of the ancestors, but also the embodiment of the filial piety culture of the Chinese nation.
Fourth, the meaning and value of the Lantern Festival
As one of the traditional Chinese festivals, the Lantern Festival carries rich cultural connotations and profound social values. It is not only a festival to celebrate reunion and happiness, but also an important carrier to carry forward the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.
Through the activities and customs of the Lantern Festival, we can feel the traditional virtues and humanistic spirit of the Chinese nation. Whether it is appreciating lanterns, guessing lantern riddles or eating Lantern Festival, it reflects people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
These activities also promote communication and interaction between people, and enhance family, friendship and love.
The Lantern Festival also has a strong sense of cultural identity and social cohesion. In this festival, people everywhere they are in will celebrate together, share joy and happiness together. This sense of cultural identity and social cohesion not only helps to maintain social stability and harmony, but also promotes the inheritance and development of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.
5. Health and joy go hand in hand
In the Lantern Festival, a festival full of joy and festivity, we must always pay attention to our health. By following healthy eating guidelines, maintaining a good routine, and getting the right amount of exercise, we can be healthier and more energetic to enjoy the holiday season.
We also want to let joy and health go hand in hand. In the process of celebrating the festive season, we should pay attention to communication and communication with family members, and share each other's joy and happiness.
We should also pay attention to the people around us and give them love and help; We also want to cherish this rare time of reunion, so that the family and friendship are deeper and stronger.
The Lantern Festival is a festival full of joy, reunion and hope. On this special day, let us celebrate and share joy and happiness together; Let us pay attention to health, cherish time, and inherit culture; Let's move forward hand in hand and create a better future!
In this Lantern Festival, I hope everyone can feel the warmth of home, the depth of family affection and the sincerity of friendship. May we all meet every beautiful tomorrow with a healthy mind and body! Let the joy and health of the Lantern Festival go hand in hand and become a beautiful scenery in our lives!
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