The Lantern Festival, also known as the Yuanxiao Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month．It marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations and is characterized by the consumption of special foods.

One of the most popular foods during the Lantern Festival is yuanxiao, which are glutinous rice balls filled with sweet or savory fillings．The fillings can range from sesame paste, red bean paste, and peanut butter to meat and vegetable fillings．Yuanxiao are typically boiled or steamed and served in a sweet soup made from rock sugar, ginger, and water.

Another traditional food eaten during the Lantern Festival is tangyuan, which are similar to yuanxiao but are typically smaller and served in a soup made from fermented glutinous rice．Tangyuan can also be filled with sweet or savory fillings and are often served as a dessert.

In addition to these sweet treats, many regions in China also have their own unique Lantern Festival foods．For example, in Guangdong province, people eat glutinous rice cakes called niangao, which are often fried and served with sugar．In northern China, people eat jiaozi, which are dumplings filled with meat and vegetables.

Overall, the Lantern Festival is a time for families and friends to gather together and enjoy delicious food while celebrating the end of the Chinese New Year festivities.