Why do we appreciate the moon on the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th? What are the folk customs of Mid-Autumn Festival?
It is the eighth month of the lunar calendar, the mid-autumn weather. The golden wind is rustling, the jade dew is falling, and autumn has arrived quietly. So what should we pay attention to in August of the lunar calendar in 2021? If you want to know more exciting content, please pay attention to Mr. Shui Mo’s website!Why do we appreciate the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival?There are three reasons for appreciating the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival:1. The Mid-Autumn Festival is called the "Family Reunion Festival" because the big round moon symbolizes reunion. Therefore, appreciating the moon with family during the Mid-Autumn Festival also means family reunion and expressing good wishes. 2. The Mid-Autumn Festival is the time of the year when the moon is the biggest and roundest. In ancient times, appreciating the moon was a very elegant activity. Many literati and scholars would recite poems while appreciating the moon and drinking. This form of celebration has been passed down. 3. In ancient times, the Mid-Autumn Festival was a festival to worship the moon, that is, a festival to worship the moon god. On this day, people often set up a large incense table and place moon cakes, watermelons, apples, red dates, plums, grapes and other offerings on it, and worship the moon in turn and pray for blessings. What are the folk customs of Mid-Autumn Festival?In addition to moon-watching, there are other moon-related customs during the Mid-Autumn Festival, such as:1. Moon Festival In ancient times, there was a custom of "watching the moon in the evening of autumn" during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which meant worshiping the moon god. Since ancient times, in some parts of Guangdong, people have the custom of worshiping the Moon Goddess (worshiping the Moon Lady, worshiping the moonlight) on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. People worship the moon and set up a large incense table, placing moon cakes, watermelons, apples, red dates, plums, grapes and other offerings on it. Under the moon, the "Moon God" tablet is placed in the direction of the moon, red candles are lit, and the whole family worships the moon in turn, praying for blessings. 2. Moon Viewing The custom of appreciating the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival originated from the moon worship, and the solemn worship has turned into a relaxed entertainment. It is said that the moon is closest to the earth on this night and is the largest, roundest and brightest, so there has been a custom of feasting and appreciating the moon since ancient times. A daughter-in-law who returns to her parents' home must return to her husband's home on this day to symbolize perfection and auspiciousness. Written records of folk activities of watching the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival appeared in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, but it did not become a custom. By the Tang Dynasty, appreciating and playing with the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival was quite popular, and many famous poems by poets contain verses about the moon. 3. Chasing the Moon The so-called "chasing the moon" means that after the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, people are still excited, so on the next night, many people invite their relatives and friends to continue appreciating the moon, which is called "chasing the moon". According to the preface to Lingnan Miscellaneous Notes by Chen Zihou of the Qing Dynasty, "On the night of August 16, the enthusiasts in Guangdong gather their relatives and friends to prepare wine and food to admire the moon, which is called chasing the moon." 4. Enjoy the sweet-scented osmanthus The Mid-Autumn Festival is the time when osmanthus flowers are in full bloom, so there is a custom of appreciating osmanthus flowers and eating various foods made with osmanthus, with cakes and candies being the most common. To this day, people still have the custom of drinking osmanthus wine and eating osmanthus cake when appreciating the moon. 5. Eat mooncakes Mooncakes, also known as moon cakes, harvest cakes, palace cakes, reunion cakes, etc., were offerings to the moon god during the Mid-Autumn Festival in ancient times. Mooncakes were originally used as offerings to the moon god. Later, people gradually regarded the Mid-Autumn Festival moon-watching and mooncake tasting as a symbol of family reunion. Mooncakes symbolize family reunion, and eating mooncakes while appreciating the moon with family is the best way to express your feelings. Do you want to know your own Bazi? Want to figure out where your golden marriage is? Click on the [Premium Calculation] below to calculate your horoscope and fortune! |
<<: Is October 18, 2021, an auspicious day for light snow? Is it suitable for signing a contract?
>>: Is the fourth day of the twelfth lunar month in 2021 suitable for travel? How is your fortune?
Recommend
Is it good for a boy born on November 11, 2020 in the lunar calendar?
The lunar calendar is the traditional Chinese cale...
Is it a good time to celebrate Anmen Square on the 30th day of the sixth lunar month in 2022? What is the fortune like today?
The last day of the sixth lunar month has arrived....
Can I get married or engaged on August 16th of the lunar calendar in 2020? Is it an auspicious date?
Each season has three months: Meng, Zhong and Ji,...
Analysis of the lunar calendar for the second day of March in 2020, with auspicious and inauspicious signs for the day!
You can analyze whether the day is good or bad fr...
Is it unlucky to get married on the Winter Solstice in 2018? Recommendations for auspicious dates for marriage around the Winter Solstice!
Introduction: Marriage is one of the most importan...
Is the third day of the first lunar month in 2021 suitable for moving into a new house? What is the third day of the first lunar month in 2021?
Introduction: It is generally necessary to choose ...
Query the location of the God of Wealth on June 13, 2020
The sixth month in the lunar calendar is the firs...
How is the summer solstice 2018?
There are 24 solar terms in a year. Ancient people...
Is it a good time to get a haircut on September 27th of the lunar calendar in 2020? Is the hexagram good?
Is it a good time to get a haircut on September 27...
Is the 17th day of the seventh lunar month in 2017 a suitable day for traveling? Is it a good idea to go on a long journey?
Introduction: In our country, there is a tradition...
What time is auspicious or inauspicious on the second day of the eleventh lunar month in 2021? Which time is auspicious?
The eleventh month of the lunar calendar has arriv...
What is the zodiac sign of people born on the third day of the first lunar month in 2019?
What is the zodiac sign of people born on the thir...
Query the location of the God of Wealth on the 12th day of the sixth lunar month in 2018
The sixth month of the lunar calendar is the most...
Is the fifth day of the first lunar month in 2020 - January 29 an auspicious day? Should we welcome the God of Wealth?
The fifth day of the first lunar month is also the...
What are the eight strange needle methods of Feng Shui compass?
Introduction: The compass is one of the essential ...