Lantern Festival Trivia Questions

It is not a U.S. federal or state holiday, though it's widely celebrated by Chinese communities. Many Americans mistake it for an official holiday.

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

Wearing red is associated with Chinese New Year and other occasions, but the Lantern Festival has no specific color dress code; lanterns are the focus.

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

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

It follows the lunar calendar, so it's the first full moon of the lunar year, which shifts between late January and late February in the Gregorian calendar.

During the Yuan dynasty, rebels supposedly used lantern riddles to plan uprisings against Mongol rulers, though the story is partly legend.

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