Let's enjoy the bright full moon and celebrate this nice festival

1. The Origin and Ancient Legends of Mid-Autumn

The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is a beloved traditional festival in China. Long long ago, ancient people held ceremonies to worship the moon. Over time, this custom gradually developed into today's Mid-Autumn Festival. There are many beautiful old legends about the moon, like Chang'e living on the moon with the Jade Rabbit. These stories add plenty of romance to the moon.

2. Mid-Autumn in Modern Times: Full Moon for Family Reunion

Today, the core meaning of this festival is family reunion. Most companies in China will have a holiday on this day, so people can travel back home and stay together with their families. The full moon stands for wholeness. Families gather outdoors to admire the moon and eat mooncakes.

3. Moonlight Carries Longing, We Share the Moon Though Far Apart

Not everyone can go back home for the festival, though. Many people stay far away from their loved ones. A famous Tang poet Zhang Jiuling wrote this well-known line: "The moon rises from the sea; we share this moment though we are far apart." It means even if we are separated by thousands of miles, we are looking up at the same bright moon. Moonlight can carry our love and longing when we cannot meet in person.

4.Fun Traditional Games for Mid-Autumn

Besides enjoying mooncakes and watching the moon, Chinese people also play fun games during Mid-Autumn Festival, from ancient times to now. In southern Fujian area, there is a popular folk game called Bo Bing. Players take turns rolling six dice into a big bowl. Different dice points win different prizes, and traditionally the prize is mooncakes. It is full of fun and loved by both adults and kids. Other traditional activities include making pomelo lanterns and guessing riddles.

5.The Warm & Simple Meaning of Mid-Autumn

Mid-Autumn is simple and warm. It reminds us to cherish the people we love, and send our greetings to those far away.