Lantern Festival Trivia Questions

These glutinous rice balls are round, representing togetherness, and are a must-eat dish during the festival in many regions.

The Lantern Festival is not recognized as a public holiday in the United States at the federal or state level.

Wearing red is associated with Chinese New Year overall to ward off evil spirits, but the Lantern Festival itself has no specific color dress code; lantern displays and riddles are the main traditions.

Yes, it's the 15th day of the lunar month, traditionally ending the two-week New Year period with lantern displays and family gatherings.

The Lantern Festival is on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the first full moon of the Chinese lunar year. It typically falls in February or early March, not necessarily the first full moon of the Gregorian year.

Sky lanterns are common in some areas but are not universal; many regions use handheld or hanging lanterns instead due to fire risks.

Historically, young women could go out to view lanterns, making it a rare chance for romantic matchmaking—hence the nickname.

False. The tradition of lantern riddles began during the Song Dynasty (960–1279) as a popular game, not as a secret code. The story of rebels using riddles during the Yuan dynasty is a later legend, not the origin.