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Stories and legends about the Mid-Autumn Festival (must be in English)

The Moon Fairy Lady : Chang E

Moon Fairy - Chang E

In fact, many ancient August Moon folktales On August 15th on the lunar calendar, the children can see a lady on the moon.

In fact, many ancient August Moon folktales are about a moon fairy. On the night of August 15 of the lunar calendar, the children can see a woman on the moon.

Long long ago, there was a beautiful woman named Chang E, and she was Hou Yi's wife. One day, Hou Yi stole the elixir of life from a One day, Hou Yi stole the elixir of life from a goddess.

However, his beautiful wife Chang E drank the elixir of life. After drinking it, she found herself floating and flew all the way to the moon. A long time ago, there was a beautiful woman called Chang E, who was the wife of Hou Yi. One day, Hou Yi stole the elixir of immortality from an immortal, and his beautiful wife Chang'e secretly drank the elixir. After drinking the potion, she found herself floating and flew to the moon.

Common English for Mid-Autumn Festival:

Mid-Autumn Festival: Mid-autumn day; Moon Festival

Lunar: Lunar

Jade Rabbit: Moon Rabbit

Moon cake: Moon cake

Mini moon cake: Mini moon cake

Moon cakes with meat / nuts / eggs

Moon cakes with meat / nuts / eggs

Family reunion: Family reunion

Moon viewing: Admire the full moon