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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2025

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Why do we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?


We celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival to commemorate the autumn harvest, express gratitude for abundance, and celebrate family reunion under the full moon. The festival, rich in ancient moon worship and traditions like eating mooncakes, also honors the legend of the Moon Goddess, Chang'e, who ascended to the moon.

Origins and Traditions

• Ancient Moon Worship:
  The festival's roots are in ancient Chinese moon worship, where emperors and commoners alike gave thanks to the moon for a good harvest and prosperous year.
  
  
• Harvest Festival:
  It marks the culmination of the autumn harvest, symbolizing abundance and good fortune for the coming year.
  
  
• Family Reunion:
  The round, bright full moon is a symbol of family unity and completeness, making the festival a significant occasion for families to gather and bond.
  
  
• Mooncakes:
  Families share mooncakes, a round pastry, symbolizing family reunion and togetherness.
  

Key Legends

• Chang'e and the Elixir of Immortality:
  The most famous legend tells of the beautiful Chang'e, who, to protect an elixir of immortality from a thief, drank it and was transported to the moon. Her husband, a great archer, missed her dearly and would offer food to the moon, hoping to see her shadow.
• Jade Rabbit:
  Other stories, such as the tale of the Jade Rabbit pounding medicine on the moon, are also associated with the festival.

Symbolism of the Moon

• Completeness and Reunion:
  The full moon, at its brightest and roundest during the festival, is a powerful symbol of completeness and reunion for families.
  
  
• Appreciation:
  The festival is a time to appreciate the moon, which has been revered for its beauty and its connection to the harvest cycle for centuries.

family reunion, 团圆.

It is a joyous occasion to see kids carrying lanterns.