The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated in various ways with a multitude of traditional customs in English:
1. **Moon Gazing (赏月)** - People gather outside to watch the full moon, which is considered to be especially beautiful and full during this festival.
2. **Mooncake Eating (吃月饼)** - Mooncakes, a round-shaped pastry filled with sweet or savory ingredients, are a must-have treat during the festival.
3. **Lantern Raising (放灯笼)** - Decorative lanterns, often with Chinese characters or symbols related to the moon and reunion, are lit and released into the sky.
4. **Family Reunion (团圆)** - It's a time for families to gather and enjoy each other's company, symbolizing the unity and togetherness that the full moon brings.
5. **Tuning Gourds (挂灯笼)** - Traditional gourds are suspended in homes to decorate and to symbolize the reunion of loved ones.
6. **Listening to the Moon Festival Opera (听中秋戏)** - Some people may enjoy the traditional opera performances that are associated with the festival.
7. **Pillowfight (打枕头战)** - A playful tradition where family members engage in pillow fights, symbolizing the playful nature of the moon's light.
8. **Frog Leaping on the Moon (嫦娥奔月)** - Some families recount the ancient story of the Moon Festival, including the tale of the Moon Goddess, Chang'e.
9. **Poetry Reading (读诗)** - Reciting and appreciating ancient Chinese poetry about the moon and the festival is a common tradition.
10. **Lighting Candles (点香)** - In some areas, lighting candles is a part of the rituals to honor ancestors and gods.
These activities reflect the rich cultural heritage and the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
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