The lantern,denglong,is the traditional lighting tool of China which also represents merit and joy.

灯笼是中国传统的照明工具，它也代表着美德和欢乐。

The traditional denglong is covered by rice paper with candle burning inside.

传统的灯笼是用宣纸包着，里面燃着蜡烛。

Lights shine through the gossamer rice paper.

灯光透过薄纱宣纸照耀。

Denglongs have diverse patterns.

灯笼有不同的形式。

People like to decorate denglongs and paint beautiful and auspicious designs on them.

人们喜欢装饰灯笼，在上面画上美丽和吉祥的图案。

We light several denglongs which symbolize happiness and good luck during the Chinese New Year and enjoy denglong shows with family during the Lantern Festival.

在中国新年期间，我们会点燃几盏象征着幸福和好运的灯盏，在元宵节期间，我们会和家人一起欣赏灯盏表演。

Now denglongs are still used in all kinds of celebrations. Denglongs light the night of festivals.

现在灯龙仍然用于各种庆祝活动，灯龙点亮夜晚的节日。

Merit and joy spread into different families by these different lanterns.

这些不同的灯笼将美德和欢乐传播到不同的家庭。