The origin of Mid-Autumn Festival is in the Tang Dynasty.

Legend: the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon, Gang, Jade Rabbit, Xuanzong Story, Du Yuebing Uprising. wisdom

Origin: First, it originated from the ritual activities of ancient emperors. Second, the origin of Mid-Autumn Festival is related to agricultural production. Autumn is the harvest season. In order to celebrate the harvest and express their joy, farmers regard the Mid-Autumn Festival as a festival.

Customs: Traditional customs include: offering sacrifices to the moon, enjoying the moon, Yue Bai, watching the tide, burning lanterns, guessing, eating moon cakes, enjoying osmanthus, drinking osmanthus wine and playing with lanterns.

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The Mid-Autumn Festival began in the early years of the Tang Dynasty and prevailed in the Song Dynasty. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it had become one of the traditional festivals in China, which was as famous as the Spring Festival. Influenced by China culture, Mid-Autumn Festival is also a traditional festival for overseas Chinese in some countries in East and Southeast Asia, especially local Chinese.

Since the Mid-Autumn Festival, there have been customs such as offering sacrifices to the moon, enjoying the moon, eating Yue Bai, enjoying osmanthus flowers and drinking osmanthus wine, which have been passed down to this day and last forever. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a colorful and precious cultural heritage. The full moon is a symbol of people's reunion, a sustenance for missing their hometown and relatives, and hopes for a bumper harvest and happiness.

Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Spring Festival and Tomb-Sweeping Day are also called the four traditional festivals in China.