Mid-Autumn Festival

Definition

Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday that celebrates the harvest season and family reunion. It is marked by moon gazing, lighting lanterns, eating mooncakes, and sharing time with loved ones.

Related terms

Mooncakes: These round pastries filled with sweet or savory fillings are traditionally eaten during Mid-Autumn Festival to symbolize unity and good fortune.

Lanterns: Colorful lanterns are lit up during Mid-Autumn Festival to create a festive atmosphere and guide wayward spirits back home.

Moon Gazing: This activity involves appreciating the full moon during Mid-Autumn Festival while contemplating on life's blessings and expressing wishes for the future.