Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival has many other names: because it falls on August 15th, it is called "August Festival" and "August Half"; and because the moon on August 15th is rounder than the full moon in other months. , brighter, the main activities of the Mid-Autumn Festival are all based on the "moon", so it is also called "Moon Eve", "Autumn Festival", "Mid-Autumn Festival", "August Meeting", "Moon Chasing Festival", "Playing with the Moon Festival", "Moon Worshiping Festival" and so on. The moon on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival is exceptionally bright and round, and is regarded as a symbol of family reunion. Therefore, it is also called the "Reunion Festival".
Customs of Mid-Autumn Festival
Moon appreciation
On the night of Mid-Autumn Festival, people will gather outdoors to enjoy the bright moon. The custom of admiring the moon embodies people's longing for a better life and their longing for their loved ones.
Eating mooncakes
Mooncakes are traditional delicacies of the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing reunion. There are many types of mooncakes, including Cantonese, Soviet, and Beijing style mooncakes.
Lantern riddles
On the fifteenth day on the lunar calendar, everyone decorates the streets with beautiful lanterns and fireworks display. Afterward, some individuals create riddles on papers and stick them on the lanterns. Due to the fact that they help people have a good time and enjoy the festive atmosphere, a lot of people started participating in this activity and riddles became important part of the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
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