Yuanxiao (元宵) is a traditional Chinese food eaten during the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. It is a sweet dessert consisting of small glutinous rice balls filled with various fillings such as sesame, peanuts, red bean paste, or black sesame paste. These balls are usually boiled and served in a sweet syrup or soup.

The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month in the lunar calendar, typically in February or early March according to the Gregorian calendar. Yuanxiao symbolizes family reunion and happiness, making it an important part of the festival's traditions.