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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.

Analogy

Mid-Autumn Festival is like a magical night at an amusement park. Just like how you enjoy beautiful lights illuminating the park while indulging in delicious treats with your family, Mid-Autumn Festival offers enchanting moonlit views and tasty mooncakes shared among 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.

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