元宵节猜灯谜英语介绍
2021元宵节灯谜100条及答案Lantern riddles guessing is a traditional activity during the Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Festival. Lantern riddles are cleverly written phrases or puns, inscribed on lanterns or paper strips, for people to guess and solve. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which this year falls on February 26, 2021.
During the festival, people gather in public places, such as parks and temples, to test their wits and solve riddles. They can also arrange riddle-solving competitions at home, among friends and family. The guessing game adds fun and excitement to the festival, while promoting intelligence and cultural exchange.
Typically, the riddles touch upon a wide range of topics, including history, culture, nature, science, foods, and more. They may be expressed in various forms, such as homophones, metaphors, allusions, and word puzzles. Some riddles are easy to guess, while others are more challenging and require creative thinking and cultural knowledge.
Here are some examples of lantern riddles:
1. What has a heart that doesn't beat? (Answer: Artichoke)
2. What is as light as a feather, yet the strongest man cannot hold it for long? (Answer: Breath)
3. What is red when it is born, black when it grows, and white when it dies? (Answer: Coal)
4. I'm always hungry, I must always be fed, the finger I touch, will soon turn red. (Answer: Fire)
5. I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost every person. What am I? (Answer: Pencil lead)
Have fun guessing these riddles and experience the cultural charm of the Lantern Festival!