The Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in China, as well as in other Asian countries with a significant Chinese population.
The origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). According to legend, the festival was established to celebrate the moon's fullness and to honor the moon goddess, Chang'e. Another story tells of the famous general, Hou Yi, who shot down nine suns to save the world from overheating. Hou Yi's wife, Chang'e, swallowed an elixir of immortality, which caused her to float to the moon. Since then, the Mid-Autumn Festival has become a time for families to gather and pay tribute to Chang'e.
During the festival, people enjoy various customs and activities. The most iconic of these is moon gazing, where families come together to admire the full moon and share mooncakes, a traditional pastry filled with sweet or savory fillings. The mooncakes symbolize reunion and prosperity, and are often given as gifts to friends and family.
Other customs include lighting lanterns, which are believed to guide Chang'e back to Earth, and playing traditional Chinese music and dances. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for reflection, gratitude, and the appreciation of family and friends.
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