🏮10 things you may not know about the Mid-Autumn Festival｜Learn more about the history, cultural significance and traditional customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival
🌕Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals for Chinese people. In addition to appreciating the moon and eating moon cakes, it actually contains many interesting facts, traditional customs and taboos about the Mid-Autumn Festival. This article will introduce you to the history of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the cultural significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the significance of eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, so that parents and children can learn and feel the warmth of the festival.
1. 📜The history of Mid-Autumn Festival｜Why is it celebrated on August 15th?
The history of the Mid-Autumn Festival can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty more than 3,000 years ago, and it was originally a ceremony to worship the moon. During the Tang and Song dynasties, the Mid-Autumn Festival was officially designated as the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. The moon is the roundest and brightest on this day, symbolizing reunion, harvest and gratitude.
👉The cultural significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival is not only to appreciate the moon, but also to appreciate the gifts of heaven and earth, and pray for family safety and a fulfilling life.
2. 🌝Mid-Autumn Festival custom 1: Why do we appreciate the moon?
The history of the Mid-Autumn Festival can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty more than 3,000 years ago, and it was originally a ceremony to worship the moon. During the Tang and Song dynasties, the Mid-Autumn Festival was officially designated as the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. The moon is the roundest and brightest on this day, symbolizing reunion, harvest and gratitude.
👉The cultural significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival is not only to appreciate the moon, but also to appreciate the gifts of heaven and earth, and pray for family safety and a fulfilling life.
3. 🌝Mid-Autumn Festival custom 1: Why do we appreciate the moon?
Moon-watching is the highlight of the Mid-Autumn Festival! The ancients believed that the moon was a symbol of feminine beauty, symbolizing longing and reunion. Modern people continue the tradition by appreciating the moon and feel the warmth of appreciating the bright moon with their families.
🔍Extended little-known fact: It turns out that there was a ritual of "worshiping the moon goddess" in ancient times, which was especially valued by women and young girls, who prayed for a happy marriage and healthy offspring.
4. Mid-Autumn Festival Custom 2: What is the significance of eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Mooncakes are not just a dessert for the Mid-Autumn Festival, they also contain rich historical and symbolic meanings. The round shape of the mooncake represents reunion, conveying the blessing of "both man and the moon are round".
🧐Did you know? Mooncakes were also a secret tool for the anti-Yuan uprising. It is said that in the late Yuan Dynasty, the Han people hid the information of the uprising in mooncakes and eventually overthrew the Yuan Dynasty and established the Ming Dynasty.
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🎁Parents’ tips: How to make children feel more festive?
✅ Make mooncakes together and learn about the meaning of eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival ✅ Hold a "parent-child moon-watching party" at night to tell the legend of the moon ✅ Draw lanterns and write Mid-Autumn Festival blessings with your children ✅ Share little-known facts about the Mid-Autumn Festival and build interest in learning
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5. ⚠️Mid-Autumn Festival custom three: Mooncakes cannot have water chestnuts
The Mid-Autumn Festival emphasizes "perfection", so mooncakes must be "round". Traditionally, mooncakes with horns are considered unlucky, symbolizing family discord or quarrels. Choosing round mooncakes is not only beautiful, but also has auspicious meanings.
6.🍊Traditional food eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival and its meaning
1. Pomelo
Because "you" and "you" are homophones, they symbolize blessing and many children. The round and plump appearance also echoes the theme of reunion of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
2. Starfruit
When the carambola is cut open, it forms a five-pointed star shape and is often used to appreciate the moon. The golden skin also represents good luck.
3. Pear
"Pear" and "Li" are homophones, so many families choose to eat "Li", which symbolizes eliminating separation and maintaining reunion.
4. Taro
In Chaoshan, there is a practice called "peeling the ghost's skin", while in Cantonese it is called "peeling the scabies" - both have the meaning of exorcising evil spirits and avoiding diseases. "Ya Zai" is also homophonic with "Hu Zi", which means to protect descendants.
5. Water chestnut
"Ling" has the same pronunciation as "ling", which means "clever and smart". Letting children eat water chestnuts during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a way to wish them to grow up smart.
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7.🐉Mid-Autumn Festival special event: Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance
The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance has a history of over a hundred years, originating from a plague in 1880. Villagers made fire dragons to ward off plague and evil spirits, and it later became a tradition. To this day, during the three days of the Mid-Autumn Festival every year, the fire dragon will shuttle through the streets of Tai Hang in Hong Kong, becoming an important intangible cultural heritage.
8.🌊Mid-Autumn Festival taboo: Why is it not recommended to go to the beach?
The sea waves are relatively large during the Mid-Autumn Festival, posing a safety risk. In addition, since Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival to worship the moon god, the ancients believed that going to the beach was disrespectful to the moon. Therefore, many families choose to watch the moon at home or in the park and avoid going to the beach at night.
9.🏮The cultural significance of Mid-Autumn Festival: not only reunion, but also inheritance
Mid-Autumn Festival is not only about enjoying delicious food, but also a good opportunity to learn traditional culture with children. By understanding the history, customs and cultural significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival, children can build a cultural foundation and cultivate family connections from an early age.
📌 Conclusion
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival that combines history, culture, family and faith. By appreciating the moon, eating moon cakes and observing Mid-Autumn Festival customs, we can feel the emotions and wisdom passed down from generation to generation. Parents may wish to make good use of this opportunity to let their children learn about traditions in joy and feel the power of culture in reunion.
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