The ancients celebrated the Lantern Festival, the poetry and romance of the lanterns
In ancient times, the Lantern Festival was not only a festival, but also a poetic and romantic night. On this day, the literati and artists splashed ink one after another, leaving behind many popular poems and songs, so that future generations can also feel the ancient and beautiful emotions when they taste the charm of the Lantern Festival.
Light up the lanterns and light up the night sky.
On the day of the Lantern Festival, lanterns are hung in every household. When night falls, the light of the lanterns illuminates the night sky, and the whole city is immersed in a brilliant illumination. The Tang Dynasty poet Su Wei's "The Fifteenth Night of the First Lunar Month" depicts such a scene: "The fire trees and silver flowers are closed, and the iron lock of the star bridge is opened. The dark dust goes with the horse, and the bright moon comes one by one. The "fire tree and silver flower" in the poem describes the dazzling light of the lantern, while the "Singqiao Iron Lock Open" depicts the lively scene of people celebrating the Lantern Festival.
Guess the lantern riddles, wisdom and fun coexist.
Guessing lantern riddles is a traditional activity of the Lantern Festival, and it is also a good time for literati and artists to show their wisdom. The Song Dynasty writer Ouyang Xiu once wrote a poem "Shengchazi Yuan Xi", which included "On the New Year's Eve last year, the flower market was as light as day. The willow tops on the moon, people about after dusk. On New Year's Eve this year, the moon and lights are still the same. I didn't see last year's people, and my tears wet the sleeves of my spring shirt. This poem not only depicts the lively scene of the Lantern Festival, but also expresses the author's feelings about the passing time through "not seeing last year's people".
Eating Lantern Festival means happy reunion.
On the day of the Lantern Festival, people eat a delicacy called "Lantern Festival". It symbolizes reunion and happiness, and symbolizes harmony and happiness between family members. The Southern Song Dynasty lyricist Jiang Baishi's "Tasha Xing: Yuan Xi has a Dream" has "The Lantern Festival competes to see the lotus picking boat, and the BMW incense car picks up the pendant." The wind and rain are scattered in the dead of night, and the lonely lamp still calls for the sale of soup yuan. This poem expresses the author's nostalgia for the Lantern Festival, and also shows the unique charm of the Lantern Festival.
Poetry and songs, praise the festival.
The Lantern Festival is a good time for literati and artists to show their talents. They splashed ink one after another, praising this beautiful festival with poems and songs. In addition to the above-mentioned poems, there are also works such as "Shangyuan Night" by Tang Dynasty poet Cui Li and "Qingyu Case Yuan Xi" by Song Dynasty lyricist Xin Qiji, all of which are beautiful depictions and praises of the Lantern Festival.
In short, the way the ancients celebrated the Lantern Festival was full of poetry and romance. They celebrate the festival by lighting lanterns, guessing lantern riddles, eating Lantern Festival, and other activities, while also praising this wonderful time with poetry and songs. These traditional cultures not only let us know more about the history and customs of the Lantern Festival, but also let us feel the ancient and beautiful emotions. In today's fast-paced society, let's slow down, taste the cultural heritage left by the ancients, and feel the poetry and romance of the Lantern Festival!