Contents
- 1 What is the 8th lunar month?
- 2 How old is the Moon Festival?
- 3 How long does the Chinese Moon Festival last?
- 4 What does the Moon Festival symbolize?
- 5 What is the Chinese calendar for 2020?
- 6 What is the Chinese calendar for 2021?
- 7 Why do Chinese eat mooncakes?
- 8 What do you eat during the Moon Festival?
- 9 Who started the Moon Festival?
- 10 Are mooncakes healthy?
- 11 Why are mooncakes so expensive?
- 12 Do you eat mooncakes on Chinese New Year?
- 13 What happens during the Moon Festival?
- 14 What does the Moon mean in Chinese culture?
- 15 What is the Moon Festival story?
What is the 8th lunar month?
19 to 21. Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar, which is in September or early October in the Gregorian calendar.
Mid-Autumn Festival Dates in China for 2021, 2022,2023.
| Years | Dates | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 25 | Friday |
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How old is the Moon Festival?
When the Moon Festival Become a Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of over 3,000 years. It was derived from the custom of moon worshiping during the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC). After that, it was first celebrated as a national festival during the Northern Song Dynasty (960–1127).
How long does the Chinese Moon Festival last?
In Gregorian calendar, it usually falls in September or early October. People in mainland China enjoy one day off on the festival day which is usually connected with the weekend to be a 3-day holiday. If it falls within October 1th – 7th, the holiday will be 8 days long, celebrated together with Chinese National Day.
What does the Moon Festival symbolize?
In Chinese culture, a round shape symbolizes completeness and reunion. Thus, the sharing and eating of round mooncakes among family members during the week of the festival signifies the completeness and unity of families. Eventually these became known as mooncakes.
What is the Chinese calendar for 2020?
Rat Years
| Rat Year | Time | Five Elements |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Jan. 25, 2020 – Feb.11, 2021 | Metal (Gold) |
| 2008 | Feb. 7, 2008 – Jan. 25, 2009 | Earth |
| 1996 | Feb. 19, 1996 – Feb. 6, 1997 | Fire |
| 1984 | Feb. 2, 1984 – Feb. 19, 1985 | Wood |
What is the Chinese calendar for 2021?
The Chinese zodiac year is usually said to start from Chinese New Year, which ranges from late January to mid February.
Ox Years.
| Ox Year | Zodiac Years Calendar | Five Elements of Ox |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | February 12, 2021 – January 31, 2022 | Metal Ox |
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Why do Chinese eat mooncakes?
The festival is about lunar appreciation and Moon watching, and mooncakes are regarded as an indispensable delicacy. Mooncakes are offered between friends or on family gatherings while celebrating the festival. Mooncakes are usually eaten in small wedges accompanied by tea.
What do you eat during the Moon Festival?
10 Foods You Must Eat for Mid Autumn Festival
- Mooncakes 月饼
- Hairy Crab 大闸蟹 Hairy Crab is a Shanghai specialty that is often eaten for Mid Autumn Festival because these crabs are “in season” in September and October.
- Taro 芋头
- River Snails 螺蛳
- Pumpkin 南瓜
- Duck 鸭
- Watermelon 西瓜
- Lotus Roots 莲藕
Who started the Moon Festival?
The early form of the Mid-Autumn Festival was derived from the custom of moon worship during the Zhou Dynasty over 3,000 years ago. In ancient China, most emperors worshiped the moon annually. Then the custom was accepted by the masses and became more and more popular over time.
Are mooncakes healthy?
“Mooncakes are typically considered as unhealthy because of the high calorie, sugar and fat content,” she said. “This doesn’t mean the mooncake with pine nuts is less healthy. The fats in nuts are of unsaturated type, a better type of fat than saturated fat. Mooncakes with salted egg yolk contain more sodium.
Why are mooncakes so expensive?
Why Are Mooncakes Expensive? Pre-made mooncakes are expensive, even though they don’t cost a lot to make. Because they’re time-consuming, are often intricately packaged, people are willing to spend the money on them, so the bakeries that make them charge high prices.
Do you eat mooncakes on Chinese New Year?
As mentioned, my family and I eat Cantonese-style mooncakes during the Lunar New Year. Although mooncake is more commonly eaten during the Mid-Autumn festival, you can now enjoy it all year-round with Wei’s Cantonese mooncake with salted egg yolk recipe.
What happens during the Moon Festival?
The Moon Festival is also an occasion for family reunions. When the full moon rises, families get together to watch the full moon, eat moon cakes and sing moon poems. Together, the full moon, the legend, the family gatherings and the poems recited during the event make the festival a great cultural observance.
What does the Moon mean in Chinese culture?
In Chinese tradition, the full moon is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and family reunion. On the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, the moon is full and it is time to mark the Moon Festival, or the Mid-Autumn Festival. The round shape symbolizes family reunion. Find out more about Chinese beliefs.
What is the Moon Festival story?
The central legend associated with Mid-Autumn Festival concerns the goddess Chang’e. Chang’e, determined to keep it out of Feng’s hands, drank the potion and ascended to the heavens, where she took the moon as her home. It is said that, to this day, those who look hard enough can see Chang’e’s likeness in the moon.