Many people think that the full moon should be celebrated by holding a full moon banquet. The full moon banquet is not a fixed menu, but changes according to the region, customs and personal preferences. Generally speaking, the dishes of the full moon banquet are mainly meat, as well as various appetizers and desserts. Here are some common full moon banquet dishes:
1) Braised pork: This is a must-have dish for most full moon banquets, because its red color symbolizes the healthy growth of babies.
2) Abalone: Abalone is a treasure in the sea, which shows the wishes of parents.
3) Hua Jiao Soup: This is a nourishing soup, which can nourish the body.
4) glutinous rice chicken: this is a traditional food with glutinous rice and chicken as the main ingredients, which represents the meaning of reunion and beauty.
In addition to these traditional full moon banquet dishes, parents can also choose other dishes according to their own preferences and cultural traditions.
2. Full Moon Cake
The full moon cake is an important part of the full moon celebration. This kind of cake is usually pink or blue, and the surface is made of cream into various lovely patterns, such as babies, strollers and small animals. If possible, parents can make their own cakes, which can save money and express their feelings.
A round moon cake doesn't have to be big and gorgeous, but it should be beautiful and delicious, so that guests can taste happiness and sweetness.
3, full moon wine
At the full moon banquet, it is necessary to match some drinks suitable for adults and children. Generally speaking, you can prepare some juice, milk, mineral water and so on. And you can also add some fruits, such as watermelons, strawberries and oranges. It not only moistens the voice, but also improves the interest of the guests.
If parents want to prepare some special drinks, they can also make them themselves, and add some whole grain powder, medlar, red dates and other ingredients to the drinks to increase the nutritional components and special taste of the full moon banquet.
4. Ask for a baby book
At the full moon banquet, many families will also prepare a baby book for signature. This booklet can be used as a souvenir of the full moon banquet, which records some greetings from the baby's family, birthday and parents.
At the full moon banquet, guests can draw a sign from the baby book, on which an auspicious word or prophecy will be written. People think this sign can bring good luck and health. Signing baby books can not only increase the sense of ceremony of the full moon banquet, but also leave precious souvenirs.