2010: Year of the Tiger 寅 is the Earthly Branch associated with the Tiger in the zodiac.Lantern FestivalShangyuan is the 15th day of the 1st month of the Chinese calendar
It is also called Yuanxiao, Yuanxi or Lantern Festival
It is when spring returns to the land as the year begins anew
It is the hour the heavens bestow fortune on all
The Shangyuan Festival is also the Tuanyuan Festival
When lanterns are held and riddles are played
When meals are had
Together with the whole family.
