The Mid-autumn Festival is also called the Moon Festival. Chinese people
celebrate
it on the 15th day of the 8th lunar
month
in autumn. On that day, the moon is the fullest and brightest, so people consider this day as the Mid-Autumn Festival. The festival has a
history
of more than 1,000 years.
For Chinese people, the Mid-Autumn Festival has a
special
meaning. The round moon stands for family reunion. For those far
away
from home, the moon makes them think of their loved people. On that day, people all look at the
same
full moon in different places. The festival is not just about family reunion, it is also
about
the joy of harvesting(收获). There are lots of
activities
for people to do at this time of year.
When
the day comes, family members get together. They get ready for a big
dinner
, enjoy moon cakes, and watch the dragon and lion shows. They always have great fun during the festival.
