Introduction: The 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar is a traditional folk festival in our country. Due to the month it belongs to and the content of the festival, people give it different titles. As it is an important traditional festival, it has rich customs. So what is the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month also called? What are the customs of Mid-Autumn Festival? Let’s follow the editor to find out. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival and one of the festive days for family reunion. The Fortune Teller website has planned special content about the Mid-Autumn Festival for everyone. Let’s experience it together!What is the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month also called?August 15th is also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, Moon Festival, Autumn Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, August Festival, August Meeting, Moon-Chasing Festival, Moon-Playing Festival, Moon-Worshiping Festival, Daughter's Festival or Reunion Festival. Because the 15th day of the eighth lunar month is exactly the middle of the three autumns, it is called the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the eighth month. In some places, the Mid-Autumn Festival is set on the 16th day of the eighth month.The Mid-Autumn Festival in 2017 is on October 4 (Wednesday) What are the customs of Mid-Autumn Festival?1. Eating mooncakes "Luo Zhong Ji Wen" records that Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty ate mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival and found them delicious, so he ordered the imperial kitchen to wrap mooncakes with red silk and give them to the new scholars. This may be the earliest record of mooncakes we can see.2. Moon-watching <br /> Moon-watching originated from moon-worshipping, where the solemn worship became a relaxing entertainment. The folk activity of appreciating the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival began around 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. By the Song Dynasty, a folk festival centered on moon-watching activities was formed and it was officially designated as the Mid-Autumn Festival. 3. Moon worship <br /> In ancient times, there was a custom of "autumn evening moon worship". Xiyue means worshiping the moon god. 4. Lighting Lanterns <br /> On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, candles are lit in lanterns tied to bamboo poles with ropes and hung high on the eaves or terraces. Small lanterns are also used to form Chinese characters or various shapes and hung high up in the house. This is commonly known as "tree Mid-Autumn Festival" or "vertical Mid-Autumn Festival". 5. Watching the tide <br /> In ancient times, in addition to watching the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival, watching the tide was another Mid-Autumn Festival event in Zhejiang. The custom of watching the tide during the Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history. As early as the Han Dynasty, there was a very detailed description of it in Mei Cheng's "Seven Hairs". After the Han Dynasty, the custom of watching the tide during the Mid-Autumn Festival became more popular. 6. Playing with Rabbit God <br /> The origin of Rabbit God dates back to the late Ming Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, the function of Rabbit God had changed from worshipping the moon to a Mid-Autumn Festival toy for children. It is in the shape of a human with a rabbit mouth and ears. However, it is rare to see Rabbit God on the market nowadays, and young people don’t know much about it. 7. Walking on the Moon <br /> There is also a special moon-viewing activity called "Walking on the Moon" on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Under the bright moonlight, people dressed in gorgeous clothes walked in groups of three or five, some strolled in the streets, some went boating on the Qinhuai River, some climbed up the tower to admire the moonlight, and chatted and laughed. 8. Drinking Osmanthus Wine <br /> Every Mid-Autumn Festival night, people look up at the bright moon, smell the fragrance of osmanthus, imagine Wu Gang chopping osmanthus, drink a cup of osmanthus honey wine, celebrate the sweetness of the family, and gather together. It has become a festival enjoyment. Summary: Through the above article we know about [What is the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month also called? What are the customs of Mid-Autumn Festival? 】I hope this analysis of the problem can help everyone! |
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