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The Origin of the FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history. It orig...
The Origin of the FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history. It originated from the worship of the moon in ancient times. In the 14th century of the Yuan Dynasty, the Mid-Autumn Festival became a festival with a fixed day and an official festival day. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it gradually became a traditional festival in Chinese communities, which was fixed at the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar.Customs of the FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festival is a time-honored traditional festival in China. The main customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival include: moon-watching, family reunion, eating moon cakes, and guessing lantern riddles. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also called "Moon Festival". On this day, people go to the square to watch the moon, and admire the beauty of the moon in the clear sky at night. At the same time, they eat moon cakes and guess lantern riddles to enrich the festival's cultural and artistic flavor. The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important symbol of family reunion and happiness for all Chinese people.