Said by: Huang Tingjian, Song Dynasty's "Send Yellow Several Times"
Interpretation: In the spring breeze, I watched peaches and plums drink wine together, and the rivers and lakes were down and out. After leaving for ten years, I often miss you in the autumn rain while listening to the lonely lamp.
2. Poetry: It's a night for men to read.
From: Yan Zhenqing's "Encouraging Learning in the Tang Dynasty".
Interpretation: It is a good time for boys to study under the lamp early in the morning and late at night.
3. Poetry: drooping leaves on foreign trees, cold light of lanterns, loneliness at night.
From: Autumn Chrysanthemum on Bashang by Ma Dai in Tang Dynasty.
Interpretation: Facing the fallen leaves of trees elsewhere, the lonely lamp on a cold night shines on me alone.
4. Poetry: Last year's Lantern Festival, the flower market was as bright as day.
From: Cha Sheng Zi Yuan Xi by Ouyang Xiu in Song Dynasty.
Commentary: Last year's Lantern Festival, the flower market was brightly lit.
5. Poetry: Tonight is a rare event. Join in, by candlelight.
From: Eight Guards for Chu Shi by Du Fu in Tang Dynasty.
Interpretation: What day is tonight, and I am so lucky to share my feelings with you?