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Mid-Autumn Festival customs
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival, is a festival with the theme of moon appreciation. The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. This festival is celebrated in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other places. Different regions celebrate differently.
The Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of more than 3,000 years and is rich in tradition and culture. Read on to learn more about the colorful activities and traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival, from enjoying mooncakes to gathering with family.
The history and origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival has thousands of years of history, with the earliest form of moon appreciation dating back more than 3,000 years to the Zhou Dynasty (1045 BC – 221 BC). Ancient Chinese emperors would worship the moon every Mid-Autumn Festival in the belief that there would be a good harvest in the coming year. After seeing the emperor worshiping the moon every year, this custom became popular among the people and continued to develop over time. During the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD), the upper classes would hold large gatherings and then gather in droves to admire the moon.
Although the Chinese have records of worshiping and appreciating the moon as early as 1047 B.C., the Mid-Autumn Festival would have to wait another 1,700 years, during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.). Worshiping the moon has been a tradition since recorded history.
Chang'e flies to the moon
The core legend of the Mid-Autumn Festival is Chang'e flying to the moon. There are many versions of this story, but we will only tell one, which covers the many versions of this famous legend. Chang'e is the Chinese moon goddess. Legend has it that she secretly drank her husband's elixir, escaped, and floated to the moon, where she spent eternity. Her husband is said to have been devastated by her death and has dedicated sacrifices to his wife there every August 15th ever since. Soon after, others also learned about the ritual and began making sacrifices to Chang'e, cementing the Chinese tradition of worshiping Chang'e and the moon every year.
Mid-Autumn Festival traditional customs
One of the most common Mid-Autumn Festival traditions is worshiping the moon, which is especially popular among the older generation. In Chinese culture, the moon symbolizes reunion, so people have a tradition of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with a big meal with family and friends. For those who cannot reunite with their relatives and friends during the festival, they will send celebratory messages to their loved ones to express their longing for their loved ones.
Give away
When family members are reunited, gifts are often given as a token of appreciation. The most common gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival are:
Mooncakes – the first choice gift
Tea - paired with delicious mooncakes
Fruit basket – a healthy and delicious choice
Osmanthus wine – a traditional accompaniment to mooncakes
Mooncakes – the first choice gift
Tea - paired with delicious mooncakes
Fruit basket – a healthy and delicious choice
Osmanthus wine – a traditional accompaniment to mooncakes
Giving gifts is more than just these. Nowadays, people prefer practical gifts, such as tea sets, tableware sets or gifts for craft lovers. These practical gifts not only add to the holiday spirit, but also serve a practical purpose in everyday life. Tea sets allow families to taste different flavors of tea and enjoy their leisure time; tableware sets add elegance and practicality to holiday dinners; and for handicraft enthusiasts, an exquisite handicraft or creative tool kit can inspire their creativity and interests. Therefore, when choosing gifts, people are increasingly inclined to consider the combination of practicality and aesthetics, as well as the effect of enhancing family affection and friendship.
Pink Tea Gift set
Immerse yourself in a world of floral delight as you sip your favorite tea from our delicate pink bud-shaped cups. Let the lotus-shaped fruit plate and hibiscus-shaped pastry plate showcase your delectable treats in style.
Elevate your tea ritual with this set that combines elegance and charm, making it the perfect choice for hosting tea parties or indulging in serene moments of relaxation.
Fruit Plate Set
This exquisite fruit plate set is not only suitable for various occasions such as family gatherings, birthday parties or afternoon tea, but also adds a festive Mid-Autumn atmosphere to your dining table. Whether it’s moon-viewing or moon-viewing night, it can show a sense of sophistication.
Packed in an exquisite gift box, it is an excellent choice for gift-giving. Whether it is given to family, friends or colleagues, it is a decent Mid-Autumn Festival gift.
Packed in an exquisite gift box, it is an excellent choice for gift-giving. Whether it is given to family, friends or colleagues, it is a decent Mid-Autumn Festival gift.
Handmade embroidery gift set
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, sending an exquisite hand-embroidered gift set can not only express your sincere blessings, but also add a unique surprise to the festival. Hand embroidery, through the delicate interweaving of needle and thread, conveys a unique cultural atmosphere and superb artistic skills. In this holiday of family reunions, choose a carefully selected gift set to show your deep affection for your relatives and friends.
Whether it's for a loved one or an important business partner, a hand-embroidered gift set can be a unique and unforgettable Mid-Autumn Festival gift choice. Let this exquisite gift witness the deep friendship between you and the recipient, and share the joy and warmth brought by the Mid-Autumn Festival.
When the autumn wind gradually picks up, the sweet fragrance of mooncakes permeates every corner. We feel the strong festive atmosphere from purchasing exquisite products for the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is not only an enjoyment of delicious food, but also a communication of souls and the transmission of thoughts. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, let us immerse ourselves in the joy of reunion and convey our sincere blessings to our relatives and friends far away. May the moon be full, people be round, and happiness be reunited.
As the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, choosing a carefully selected gift is not only an expression of family affection, but also a respect for holiday traditions. Whether it is a box of exquisite mooncakes, a bouquet of fragrant flowers, or a book with rich cultural connotations, every gift carries our deep emotional blessings to our family and friends. Let us share the warmth and care with our hearts in this moment of reunion, and taste the beauty and traditional value of the Mid-Autumn Festival together.
