http://marlll.blogsome.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:01:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Recycle Bag, Bag Manufacture, Cooler Bag, Non-Woven Bag, Plastic Bag, Tote Bag, Shopping Bag, Degradable Bag, PP Bag, 汇率, Kid Hat, Hats Manufacturer, Hats Wholesale Fashion Hats and Caps The Lantern Festival or Yuanxiao Jie is a traditional Chinese festival, which is on the 15th of the first month of the Chinese New Year. The festival marks the end of the celebrations of the Chinese New Year.  Chinese started to celebrate the Lantern Festival from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 221 AD). Like most other Chinese festivals, there is also a story behind the Festival. It is also believed that the festival has Taoist origins.  This is a festival for people having fun. On the night of the festival, people go on streets with a variety of lanterns under the full moon, watching lions or dragon dancing, playing Chinese riddles and games, and lighting up firecrackers. There is really a lot of fun for the young and the old.  Yuanxiao (glutinous rice ball) or Tangyuan is the special food for the Lantern Festival. It is believed that Yuanxiao is named after a palace maid, Yuanxiao, of Emperor Wu Di of the Han Dynasty. Yuanxiao is a kind of sweet dumpling, which is made with sticky rice flour filled with sweet stuffing. Yuanxiao is sticky, sweet and round in shape, symbolizing family unity, completeness and happiness. You can find Yuanxiao in oriental food stores. If you enjoy cooking, here is a recipe of Yuanxiao for you. Ingredients 4 1/ cups (500 g) sticky rice flour butter 7 oz (200 g)  black sesame powder 7 oz (200 g)  sugar 8 oz (250 g)  ... http://marlll.blogsome.com/2009/02/14/the-lantern-festival/ When I was growing up I do not recall hearing the words “I love you” from my father. When your father never says them to you when you are a child, it gets tougher and tougher for him to say those words as he gets older. To tell the truth, ... http://marlll.blogsome.com/2009/02/05/p2/ Welcome to your new blog. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! An email has been sent to you giving you details of how to log in to the administration section. From there you can change the design by clicking on the tab MANAGE and then ... http://marlll.blogsome.com/2009/02/05/hello-world/