First, the origin and tradition of Mid-Autumn Festival:
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Full Moon Festival, is one of the traditional festivals in China, which originated from the custom of offering sacrifices to the moon in ancient farming society. According to legend, in ancient times, the families of border guards would take out food Yue Bai on the night of Mid-Autumn Festival to pray for the safety of their families. This tradition gradually evolved into the Mid-Autumn Festival and became a symbol of China people's reunion.
Second, the symbol of Mid-Autumn Festival:
Full Moon: The bright full moon on Mid-Autumn Festival night symbolizes reunion and harmony, and also symbolizes people's pursuit of a better life and family harmony.
Traditional foods, such as moon cakes, grapefruit and melons and fruits, have special symbolic meanings, such as moon cakes symbolizing reunion and grapefruit symbolizing peace.
Third, the importance of family reunion:
Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunion. On this special day, people will pack up their homes early, get together with relatives and friends who are far away from home and have a good time. Family reunion emphasizes affection, friendship and love, which is the deepest implication of Mid-Autumn Festival.
Fourth, the cultural heritage of Mid-Autumn Festival:
Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival garden activities: The ancients often held garden activities in the Mid-Autumn Festival, enjoying the moon and flowers, holding various cultural performances and inheriting the Mid-Autumn Festival culture.
Mid-Autumn Festival Poetry: Ancient literati and poets left many beautiful Mid-Autumn Festival poems, which were handed down poetically from generation to generation, expressing people's unique feelings for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Five, the modern Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations:
Family dinner: On this day, the family will hold a grand dinner, sit together and have a happy time together.
Moon-watching activities: Family members enjoy the moon together in the yard or balcony and feel the tranquility and beauty of Mid-Autumn Festival.
Mid-Autumn Festival Gala: Schools and communities often hold various programs of Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, which brings people closer.
Sixth, the significance of Mid-Autumn Festival:
Sublimation of affection: Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunion, which brings the feelings of family closer and makes the relationship more harmonious.
Inheritance of Cultural Tradition: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a part of traditional culture in China, and celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival is helpful to inherit and carry forward China culture.
Spiritual comfort: On this special day, people find comfort and solace in reunion, and understand the true meaning of life more.
On this special day, let's reunite with our families with gratitude and spend a good time together. Let us inherit the Mid-Autumn Festival culture, convey the warmth of reunion, and make the Mid-Autumn Festival the warmest and best memory in our lives. May every family feel the warmth and peace of mind at home and have a happy Mid-Autumn Festival this Mid-Autumn Festival.