Lantern show is the major folk activity of Lantern Festival or Yuanxiao Jie,which falls on the 15th of the first month of the Chinese New Year. The name derives itself from the fact that 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 Yuanxiao Festival in China. 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,peoplewill try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and eat yuanxiao (sticky rice ball with sweet stuffs) and get all their families united in the joyful atmosphere. Compared with the Spring Festival,which emphasizes family reunion,Lantern Festival is an occasion of entertainment.