A brief introduction to the origin of Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival originated from the worship of the moon in ancient times and has a long history. The word Mid-Autumn Festival was first seen in Zhou Li, and The Book of Rites and the Moon Order said: "The Mid-Autumn Moon nurtures aging and follows a porridge diet." Because of the ancient calendar in China, August 15 of the lunar calendar happens to be the autumn of a year, and it is in the middle of August, so it is called "Mid-Autumn Festival".
One said that it originated from the sacrificial activities of ancient emperors. It is recorded in the Book of Rites that "the sun rises in the spring, and the moon falls in the autumn", and the moon is a sacrifice to the moon, indicating that as early as the Spring and Autumn Period, emperors began to sacrifice to the moon and Yue Bai. Later, aristocratic officials and scholars followed suit and gradually spread to the people.
Second, the origin of Mid-Autumn Festival is related to agricultural production. Autumn is the harvest season. The word "autumn" is interpreted as "autumn when the crops are ripe". Mid-Autumn Festival in August, crops and various fruits are maturing one after another. In order to celebrate the harvest and express their joy, farmers take "Mid-Autumn Festival" as a festival. "Mid-Autumn Festival" means the middle of autumn. The August of the lunar calendar is a month in the middle of autumn, and the 15th is a day in the middle of this month. Therefore, the Mid-Autumn Festival may be a custom inherited from the ancient autumn newspaper.
The custom of Mid-Autumn Festival
1, sacrifice to the moon
Since ancient times, in some parts of Guangdong, people have the custom of worshipping the Moon God (Moon Mother and Moonlight) on the Mid-Autumn Festival night. In Yue Bai, a big incense table was set up, offering sacrifices such as moon cakes, watermelons, apples, red dates, plums and grapes. Under the moon, put the "Moon God" tablet in the direction of the moon, and the red candle burns high. The whole family worships the moon in turn and prays for blessings. Sacrificing the moon to admire it and remembering it expressed people's good wishes.
2. Burn the lamp
On the night of Mid-Autumn Festival, there is a custom of burning lanterns to help the moonlight. Nowadays, there is still the custom of burning lamps on the tower with tiles stacked on it in Huguang area. There is a custom of making lantern boats in the south of the Yangtze River. The custom of burning lanterns in modern Mid-Autumn Festival is more prosperous. The internal combustion candle of Mid-Autumn Night Lantern is tied to a bamboo pole with a rope, which is high on the tile eaves or terrace, or it is built into a font or various shapes with small lights and hung at the height of the house, commonly known as' Mid-Autumn Festival on a tree' or' Vertical Mid-Autumn Festival'.
3. Enjoy the moon
The custom of enjoying the moon comes from offering sacrifices to the moon, and serious sacrifices have become relaxed pleasures. It is said that the moon is closest to the earth this night, and the moon is the largest, roundest and brightest, so there is a custom of drinking and enjoying the moon since ancient times; The daughter-in-law who goes back to her mother's house will return to her husband's house in the future, in order to express her happiness and good luck.
4. guessing puzzles
On the Mid-Autumn Festival full moon night, there are many lanterns hanging in public places. People gather together to guess the riddles written on the lanterns. Because they are the favorite activities of most young men and women, love stories are also heard at these activities, so solve riddles on the lanterns in the Mid-Autumn Festival has also been derived as a form of love between men and women.
5. Eat moon cakes
Moon cakes, also called moon group, harvest cake, palace cake and reunion cake, are offerings to worship the moon god in ancient Mid-Autumn Festival. Moon cakes were originally used as sacrifices to the moon god. Later, people gradually regarded the Mid-Autumn Festival as a symbol of family reunion. Moon cakes symbolize a happy reunion. People regard them as holiday food, and use them to worship the moon and give them to relatives and friends. Up to now, eating moon cakes has become a necessary custom for Mid-Autumn Festival in northern and southern parts of China. On this day, people eat moon cakes to show "reunion".
6. Drink osmanthus wine
People often eat moon cakes and enjoy osmanthus in the Mid-Autumn Festival, and eat all kinds of foods made of osmanthus, among which cakes and sweets are the most common. On the night of Mid-Autumn Festival, looking up at the osmanthus in the middle of the month, smelling the Gui Xiang, drinking a cup of osmanthus wine and celebrating the sweetness of the family have become a beautiful enjoyment of the festival.
Mid-Autumn Festival greetings
1. When the moon is full, the silver light is boundless, and the autumn wind strikes, taking away my thoughts. In the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon is full and the wind is blue, sending friendship. Cool weather, warm blessing. I wish the Mid-Autumn Festival good luck again and again.
2. Life was originally a gathering of duckweeds, and we should all cherish it. It is also the Mid-Autumn Festival, and I wish you a beautiful message: Grasp the wonderful years of youth, and never tip his golden cup empty toward the moon!. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
3. Reunion Mid-Autumn Festival, full moon cakes are more reunion; Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, the bright moon is round and happy; Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, moon cakes are sweet and happy, happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Happy every day!
4. Spend a good full moon and meet in the Mid-Autumn Festival; The bright moon is full of reunion, so I wish my friends and friends a happy life, dreams come true, happiness and bright moonlight will accompany you all over the world! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
5. Bright sky and moon, round Mid-Autumn Festival. The pulse of the Milky Way is thin, and it is a good time. Every moon cake is fragrant, and every piece of osmanthus fragrance. I miss you so much, and I wish you a happy life. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
6. This Mid-Autumn Festival, there will be a once-in-a-thousand-year wonder: seven hearts with the moon. This short message is a ticket to visit. I wish your friends, lovers, life, career, health and peace of mind, everything is satisfactory and happy every day!
7. I know when it will happen. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, the stars are shining in Kyushu, and the festive season is full of joy. I wish you a happy family, a better career, all the best and happiness forever. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
8. On this Mid-Autumn Festival, send a short message to express everything. I wish our customers great career prospects and smooth work. I wish my customers a harmonious family, good health and a happy Mid-Autumn Festival.
9. Acacia night on August 15, sitting in an acacia chair, looking at the acacia moon, acacia words at night, acacia words; I have a deep love for you, holding a love pen, writing a love sentence, and I miss you with all my tenderness: I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
10. The main purpose of sending this short message is to remind you that the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming. Are the moon cakes ready? Are you ready? Most importantly, are you ready to invite me to dinner? Hehe, I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival in advance!
1 1. Chang' e said: the moon palace is lonely and empty; WU GANG said: When is this tree cutting a head? Jade Rabbit said: When will you take me to travel? The text message said: Sincere wishes for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Wish: Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
12. There are three good news for you: First, the Mid-Autumn Festival is here, I wish you a happy holiday; Second, the moon can be enjoyed for free in the Mid-Autumn Festival; Third, if you give me a gift, I will not refuse.
13. the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon, run out of your bright future; Jade rabbit pounded medicine to destroy people's health; Wu Gang cut laurel, cut off the depressed heart and feel comfortable; Mooncakes are sweet, which makes you happy for thousands of years; Best wishes to you. I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
14. Mid-Autumn moon cakes are fragrant, wishing to be in pairs. Ankang Fu is delivered, and it will be treasured upon receipt. If you send it as you wish, it will be auspicious to collect it. The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming. May your life be sweet and beautiful, your career be smooth and your family be round and round!
15. The moon is full of people, the family and the country are reunited, spend the full moon festival night, and miss the sweet dreams of thousands of miles. I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, family reunion and a more round moon. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
16. A full moon hangs in the air, the moon shines on the earth every two days, three festivals and two birthdays are given as gifts, and the whole world is happy, colorful and full of moon-watching scenery, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in Liuhe, and eating moon cakes on August 15!
17. Sincerity is like a pine, not afraid of heavy rain and strong wind; Friendship is like evergreen, firmly rooted in the heart; Greetings are like a ship, warmly sent to you; Blessing is like a full moon, and warmth will accompany you forever. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.
18. Mid-Autumn Festival, the full moon is bright, short messages are not lacking, blessings jump, happiness is like snow, flying without rest, worries are completely solved, troubles escape, good luck is true, happiness is true, I wish: Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
19. What I can't forget is the patience of your smile when I lost my temper; What I can't forget is your anxious expression when I was sick. I can't forget it, I can't forget it. Your kindness to me in this life can't be repaid. I can only wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, mom!
20. The most beautiful thing in the world is the golden autumn, and the grain is fragrant and the harvest is happy; In the roundest autumn moon of the year, Guishu Yutu accompanies Chang 'e; The warmest thing in life is reunion, and I look forward to the reunion festival; Enjoy the full moon in the most beautiful season, and you will be happy in life. Happy holidays!
2 1. There is moonlight in front of the window, and the moon cakes are a little dirty; I suspect that my hands have not been washed, frowning and thinking. Lifting myself to look, I found that it was moonlight, the bright moon is looking at the window; Looking down carefully, it turned out to be unpacked. I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, eat cakes and enjoy the moon!
22. The meteor crossed the sky, and I missed my wish; Rivers rushing into the sea, I missed the blessing; It's Mid-Autumn Festival again. I can't miss my greetings to you. I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and happiness forever!
23. On the night of Mid-Autumn Festival, the full moon is like a mirror. Under the moon, hold the moon cake high with both hands, let the soft moon eat with me, let her bring you the sweetness of the moon cake and the deep yearning for you. Wish you a happy holiday! Happy every day!
24. You are the only one to send blessings during the festive season. Love is sweet and family is harmonious. My career is honored and my promotion is like a rabbit. Old friend, new blessing, I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
25. In the Mid-Autumn Festival in August, the moon is full, and family reunion is endless. Fruits and fruits are rich and dedicated, and corn and green beans are smiling. Singing a family photo, dancing in two steps. Wine and candlelight are full of fun, and messages are sent to wish you peace.
26. Sound blessing please send me the breeze, care for me with the running water, and my sincere wish will be kept by the full moon. At this time, I will present a sweet moon cake: Dear customer, I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival! People and the moon are reunited!
27. Light conveys happiness, while moonlight conveys affection. The moon is the hometown circle, and I miss my relatives twice during the festive season. Say a blessing, say peace, wish you all the best, happiness and health, wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and all the best!
28. Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, I can't wait to send a blessing and share a joy with you, while the time is not very urgent, my heart is not very chaotic, the night is not very thick and the moon is not very round!
29. Ji Xing, send you an auspicious Fu Lushou; Turn into a meteor to help you realize your wishes; Turn into a red star and shine on you; Turn into a planet and surround you; Turn into a star and accompany you to your old age! If you receive it, you shine the most in this Mid-Autumn Festival!
30. In August, sweet osmanthus is sent in the golden autumn, and the fifteenth moon is overflowing. The fragrance of osmanthus is thousands of miles, and the moon is pleasant. A wisp of incense enters the soul, and I am happy to do it here, for you, for me, and for my happiness. Do it for you, do it for me, and bless you!