Loy Krathong is one of Thailand’s most important holidays. As the exact date of the holiday is determined by the Thai lunar calendar, the date is different each year; instead it counts on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month. In Thai, Loy means “to float”, while krathong has various meanings, one of which is "a basket to be floated on water in the Loi Krathong festival". Several translations of krathong are found, such as "floating crown", "floating boat", "floating decoration". The traditional krathong is made from a cross-section of a banana tree trunk, which is then elaborately decorated with folded banana leaves , incense sticks, a candle, and flowers in intricate towering designs. Modern krathongs are replaced banana trunk core by styrofoam or bread (baked into the form of a traditional krathong or a cute floating turtle). The banana trunk and bread krathongs are obviously eco-friendly, so better choices for your family.