Why do they celebrate lantern Festival?

The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month in China, marks the end of the Chinese New Year festivities. It symbolizes reunion and the arrival of spring, as families come together to enjoy the festivities. People light and release lanterns into the sky, which represent hopes and wishes for the coming year. Additionally, traditional activities like solving riddles on lanterns and enjoying tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) emphasize themes of unity and happiness.