The origin and customs of the Mid-Autumn National Day

1, the Mid-Autumn Festival origin: when in the lunar calendar August 15, because it is exactly half of the three autumns, so the name, there are some places will be the Mid-Autumn Festival in August 16th. Mid-Autumn Festival began in the early years of the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Song Dynasty, to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, has become one of the main festivals in China with the New Year's Day.

2, the Mid-Autumn Festival customs: Mid-Autumn Festival since ancient times, there are sacrifices to the moon, the moon, moon worship, eat moon cakes, enjoy the osmanthus flowers, drink osmanthus wine, and other customs, passed down to the present day, endless. The Mid-Autumn Festival to the moon's full omen of reunion, in order to support the homesickness, nostalgia for loved ones, praying for a good harvest, happiness, has become a colorful and precious cultural heritage.

3, National Day origin: National Day is a legal holiday set by a country to commemorate the country itself. They are usually the independence of this country, the signing of the Constitution, the birth of the head of state or other significant anniversary; there are also some saints' days of the patron saint of this country.

4. National Day customs: lights and colors, military parades, and long national holidays.